About Samuel Johnson
Born 1881. Samuel Johnson was a British association football player.
Samuel Clay Johnson (July 1881 – unknown) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. Born in Manchester, he began his career with Tonge, but moved to Newton Heath in January 1901. He made his only league appearance on 20 March 1901, playing at inside right in a 3–2 home defeat by Leicester Fosse. He moved to Barnsley for the 1901–02 season, but did not make a single appearance before moving on to Heywood in November 1902.
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Who was Samuel Johnson?
English footballer (1881-?)
When was Samuel Johnson born?
Samuel Johnson was born in 1881 in Manchester.
What was Samuel Johnson's occupation?
Samuel Johnson was an association football player.
What nationality was Samuel Johnson?
Samuel Johnson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Johnson (English footballer)
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