About Swede Johnston
Lived 1910 – 2002 (aged 92). Swede Johnston was an American american football player.
Chester Arthur "Swede" Johnston (March 7, 1910 – September 19, 2002) was an American football back primarily for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Johnston also played for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Gunners, Cleveland Rams, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Johnston was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Swedish immigrant parents. In 1981, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. He died in St. Louis, Missouri and is buried in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
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Who was Swede Johnston?
American football player (1910-2002)
When was Swede Johnston born?
Swede Johnston was born on 7 March 1910 in Appleton.
When did Swede Johnston die?
Swede Johnston died on 19 September 2002 in St. Louis.
What was Swede Johnston's occupation?
Swede Johnston was an american football player.
What nationality was Swede Johnston?
Swede Johnston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Swede Johnston. https://biography.guide/swede-johnston/
MLA: "Swede Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/swede-johnston/.
Chicago: "Swede Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/swede-johnston/.
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