About Lindsay Johnson
Lived 1914 – 1952 (aged 37–38). Lindsay Johnson was an Australian rugby league player.
Lindsay Adolphus Johnson (1913–1952) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Originally from Newcastle, Lindsay Johnson came to Canterbury-Bankstown in 1940 and stayed at the club for seven seasons. He starred in the 1942 Grand Final by kicking the winning goal in Canterbury's 19–9 win over St George Dragons and he also played in the losing 1940 Grand Final. He kicked 144 goals during his seven seasons at the club and at one point he played 78 consecutive games. Lin Johnson also represented New South Wales on one occasion in 1940. He was the brother of Dick Johnson.
Johnson died at Canterbury Hospital on 26 January 1952, aged 38.
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Who was Lindsay Johnson?
Australian rugby league player
When was Lindsay Johnson born?
Lindsay Johnson was born in 1914 in Newcastle.
When did Lindsay Johnson die?
Lindsay Johnson died on 26 January 1952 in Sydney.
What was Lindsay Johnson's occupation?
Lindsay Johnson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Lindsay Johnson?
Lindsay Johnson was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Lindsay Johnson (rugby league)
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