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Carl Johanson

1863 – 1933

American football player and coach

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About Carl Johanson

Lived 1863 – 1933 (aged 69–70). Carl Johanson was an American athlete.

Carl Magnue Johanson (1863 – August 2, 1933) was an American college football player and coach, known as the "father of Cornell football". He convinced Pop Warner to attend Cornell. Johanson died at the age of 69, on August 2, 1933, in Seattle, Washington.

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Important facts

Born
1863
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Williams College, Cornell University, Harvard University
Also known as
Carl Magnue Johanson

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People whose lives overlapped Carl Johanson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Johanson?

American football player and coach

When was Carl Johanson born?

Carl Johanson was born in 1863.

When did Carl Johanson die?

Carl Johanson died on 1 August 1933 in Seattle.

What was Carl Johanson's occupation?

Carl Johanson was an athlete.

What nationality was Carl Johanson?

Carl Johanson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Johanson

· Wikidata: Q27886481

· DBpedia: Carl Johanson

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