Bill Johnson
Australian rules footballer, born 1886
About Bill Johnson
Lived 1886 – 1964 (aged 78). Bill Johnson was an australian rules football player and police officer.
William Stephen Johnson (5 January 1886 – 5 October 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Johnson was originally from Castlemaine and captained West Melbourne to their only VFA premiership in 1906. He was then signed by Essendon, with whom he played as a half back flanker in their losing 1908 VFL Grand Final team. After a few seasons in Queensland, Johnson returned to the league in 1912 and spent the year at Carlton.
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Who was Bill Johnson?
Australian rules footballer, born 1886
When was Bill Johnson born?
Bill Johnson was born on 5 January 1886 in Fryerstown.
When did Bill Johnson die?
Bill Johnson died on 5 October 1964 in Fitzroy.
What was Bill Johnson's occupation?
Bill Johnson was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Johnson (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Johnson. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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