About Joe Johnson
Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 72). Joe Johnson was a British association football player.
Joseph Alfred Johnson (4 April 1911 – 8 August 1983) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bristol City, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion as well as the England national team.
Club career Johnson was born in Grimsby and began working as a fishmonger whilst playing amateur football with Cleethorpes Royal Saints and then Scunthorpe & Lindsey United before being spotted by Second Division Bristol City in July 1929.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Johnson?
English football player (1911-1983)
When was Joe Johnson born?
Joe Johnson was born on 4 April 1911 in Grimsby.
When did Joe Johnson die?
Joe Johnson died on 8 August 1983 in West Bromwich.
What was Joe Johnson's occupation?
Joe Johnson was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Johnson?
Joe Johnson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Johnson (footballer, born 1911)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Johnson. https://biography.guide/joe-johnson-association-football-player-1911/
MLA: "Joe Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-johnson-association-football-player-1911/.
Chicago: "Joe Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-johnson-association-football-player-1911/.
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