Harry Johnson | |
Fullname: | William Harrison Johnson |
Birth Date: | 1876 1, df=y |
Birth Place: | Ecclesfield, Sheffield, England |
Position: | Right half |
Clubs1: | Atlas & Norfolk Works |
Clubs2: | Ecclesfield Church |
Years3: | 1895–1909 |
Clubs3: | Sheffield United |
Caps3: | 242 |
Goals3: | 6 |
Nationalyears1: | 1900–1903 |
Nationalteam1: | England |
Nationalcaps1: | 6 |
Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
William Harrison Johnson (4 January 1876 – 17 July 1940) was an English professional footballer.
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.
His sons Harry and Tom also became noted footballers for the Blades.
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]
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