Lindsay Johnson (rugby league)

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Lindsay Johnson
Personal information
Full nameLindsay Edward Johnson
Born(1914-01-16)16 January 1914
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Died26 January 1952(1952-01-26) (aged 38)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940–46 Canterbury-Bankstown 91 0 144 0 288
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1941 NSW City 1 0 0 0 0

Lindsay Johnson (1914–1952) 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.[1]

Johnson died on 26 January 1952, aged 38.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glan Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. ISBN 1875169571
  2. ^ Sydney Morning Herald, Death Notice 28/1/1952
  3. ^ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.


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