Henry Johansen
Norwegian footballer and manager
About Henry Johansen
Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 83). Henry Johansen was a Norwegian association football player, ski jumper, association football coach and ice hockey player.
Henry "Tippen" Johansen (21 July 1904 – 29 May 1988) was a Norwegian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Vålerenga. He later managed the club.
Football
Playing career
Club career At club level, he played for Vålerenga from 1923 to 1946.
International career Johansen made his debut for the national team in 1926 and played his last match in 1938. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where Norway won a surprising bronze medal. He was also the Norwegian goalkeeper at the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
Coaching career He managed Vålerenga two times; once in 1944, the second in 1949.
Other sports "Tippen", also active in ski jumping, was awarded Egebergs Ærespris in 1938. He also practised ice hockey and bandy to a certain extent.
His autobiography, På vakt i Norges mål, was published in 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Johansen?
Norwegian footballer and manager (1904-1988)
When was Henry Johansen born?
Henry Johansen was born on 21 July 1904 in Christiania.
When did Henry Johansen die?
Henry Johansen died on 29 May 1988 in Oslo.
What was Henry Johansen's occupation?
Henry Johansen was an association football player, ski jumper, association football coach and ice hockey player.
What nationality was Henry Johansen?
Henry Johansen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Johansen. https://biography.guide/henry-johansen/
MLA: "Henry Johansen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-johansen/.
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