Billy Johnson (rugby league) explained

Billy Johnson
Fullname:Billy Johnson
Club1:North Sydney
Year1start:1929
Appearances1:4
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Balmain
Year2start:1932
Year2end:41
Appearances2:104
Tries2:16
Goals2:67
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:182
Source:[1]

Billy Johnson also known as Bill Johnson was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Balmain and North Sydney as a second rower.

Playing career

Johnson made his first grade debut in 1929 for North Sydney. In 1932, Johnson made the switch to Balmain. Johnson played for Balmain in the 1936 grand final defeat against Eastern Suburbs.

In 1939, Johnson was a member of the Balmain team which claimed the premiership that year defeating South Sydney 33–4 in the grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Johnson played two more seasons for Balmain before retiring at the end of the 1941.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill Johnson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Tigers, Souths love a ruckus. Heraldsun.com.au. 17 November 2018.