Harry Johnson (footballer, born 1876)

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

The 1901 losing Cup Final team; Johnson is standing third from the left.
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

1940 (aged 6364)

Playing position Right-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Sheffield United 242 (6)
National team
1900–1903 England 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

William Harrison (Harry) Johnson (4 January 1876 – 1940) was an English professional footballer. His son, of the same name, also became a renowned footballer for the Blades.

Club career

Johnson played for Ecclesfield Church before joining Sheffield United.

He won the 1902 FA Cup final with Sheffield United.

International career

He represented England at international level, scoring on his debut against Ireland, on 17 March 1900. He played 6 games at international level, his last appearance in an England shirt being 3 years after his debut, in a match versus Scotland. He also represented the Football League on one occasion.

Honours

Sheffield United

References


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