About Rex Johns
Lived 1935 – 2009 (aged 74). Rex Johns was an Australian australian rules football player.
Rex Harold Johns (21 May 1935 – 17 December 2009) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
Football career During an era of dour defence, Johns' ability to score goals at an average 3.37 per game was exceptional. During his time at the club he won the club's leading goalkicker award six times and the competition's award four times. He was a member of four premiership teams for Port Adelaide.
Personal life Rex Johns died after a valiant battle with cancer on the 16 December 2009 at the age of 74.
Reputation Rex Johns was the childhood idol of Malcolm Blight.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rex Johns?
Australian rules footballer (1935-2009)
When was Rex Johns born?
Rex Johns was born on 21 May 1935.
When did Rex Johns die?
Rex Johns died on 16 December 2009.
What was Rex Johns's occupation?
Rex Johns was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Rex Johns?
Rex Johns was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rex Johns. https://biography.guide/rex-johns/
MLA: "Rex Johns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rex-johns/.
Chicago: "Rex Johns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rex-johns/.
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