About Billy Johnson
Lived 1911 – 1974 (aged 63). Billy Johnson was a rugby league player.
Billy (Bunny) Johnson also known as Bill Johnson was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Balmain and North Sydney as a second rower. His younger brother Alfie Johnson also played for Balmain.
Playing career
Johnson made his first grade debut in 1929 for North Sydney. In 1932, Johnson made the switch to Balmain. Johnson played for Balmain in the 1936 grand final defeat against Eastern Suburbs.
In 1939, Johnson was a member of the Balmain team which claimed the premiership that year defeating South Sydney 33–4 in the grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Johnson played two more seasons for Balmain before retiring at the end of the 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Johnson?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Billy Johnson born?
Billy Johnson was born on 11 January 1911.
When did Billy Johnson die?
Billy Johnson died on 20 September 1974.
What was Billy Johnson's occupation?
Billy Johnson was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Johnson (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Johnson. https://biography.guide/billy-johnson-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Billy Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-johnson-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-johnson-rugby-league-player/.
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