Lindsay Johnson (rugby league)

Lindsay Johnson (1914–1952) was an Australian rugby league player of the 1940s.

Originally from Newcastle, Lindsay Johnson came to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 1940 and stayed at the club for seven seasons. He starred in the 1942 Grand Final by kicking the winning goal in Canterbury's 19-9 win over St George Dragons and he also played in the losing 1940 Grand Final. He kicked 144 goals during his seven seasons at the club and at one point he played 78 consecutive games. Lin Johnson also represented New South Wales on one occasion in 1940.^[1]

Johnson died on 26 January 1952, aged 38.^[2]

References

↑ Alan Whiticker/Glan Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. ISBN 1875169571
↑ Sydney Morning Herald, Death Notice 28/1/1952

Canterbury-Bankstown squad - 1942 NSWRFL premiers (2nd title)

1. Lindsay Johnson 2. Edgar Newham 3. Ron Bailey (c) 4. Ron Knight 5. Bob Jackson 6. Tom Ezart 7. Jack Bonnyman 8. Henry Porter 9. Roy Kirkaldy 10. Eddie Burns 11. George Elley 12. Bob Farrar 13. Frank Sponberg Coach: Jerry Brien

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