Harry Johnson (footballer, born 1876)

For other people named Harry Johnson, see Harry Johnson (disambiguation).

Harry Johnson
Personal information
Full name William Harrison Johnson
Date of birth (1876-01-04)4 January 1876
Place of birth Ecclesfield, Sheffield, England
Date of death 17 July 1940(1940-07-17) (aged 64)
Position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Atlas & Norfolk Works
Ecclesfield Church
1895–1909[1] Sheffield United 242 (6)
International career
1900–1903 England 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Harrison Johnson (4 January 1876 – 17 July 1940) was an English professional footballer.

Club career

Johnson played for Ecclesfield Church before joining Sheffield United.

He won the 1902 FA Cup Final with Sheffield United, having already lifted the trophy in 1899. That was a year after the team won the 1897–98 Football League; they were runners-up the seasons before and after.[1]

His sons Harry and Tom also became noted footballers for the Blades.[1]

International career

He represented England at international level, scoring on his debut against Ireland, on 17 March 1900. He played six games at international level, his last appearance in an England shirt being three years after his debut, in a match versus Scotland. He also represented the Football League on one occasion.[1]

Honours

Sheffield United

References

  1. ^ a b c d "England Players, Harry Johnson". England Football Online. Retrieved 30 August 2018.


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