Percy Johnson (footballer, born 1930)

For West Australian footballer, see Percy Johnson.

Percy Johnson
Personal information
Full name Percival Clyde Johnson
Date of birth (1930-10-08)8 October 1930
Date of death 27 December 2014(2014-12-27) (aged 84)[1]
Debut 1951, North Melbourne
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1951–55 North Melbourne 52 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Percival Clyde Johnson (8 October 1930 – 27 December 2014) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.

A wingman or rover, Johnson was known for his pace and aggression.[2]

In 1956 he commenced training with Fitzroy but did not play a senior VFL game for them.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Tribute:Percival Clyde Johnson". Herald Sun.
  2. ^ "Johnson chosen NORTH SHOCK PUTS 'KICK' IN DEFENCE". The Argus. Melbourne. 3 September 1954. p. 26. Retrieved 5 January 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Fitzroy star will watch". The Argus. Melbourne. 9 April 1956. p. 20. Retrieved 5 January 2012 – via National Library of Australia.


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