Biography
William Johnson was an amateur footballer who served in the Army and played football for Beverley Barracks – he was also reputed to be a capable boxer. He played for City’s reserves during January 1920 and was elevated to the first eleven in February 1920, playing on the right wing. He played further games for City’s Reserves in the early stages of the 1920/21 season but was not selected again for the first team.
No biographical details are available for Johnson due to the combination of his brief time in the first team, his amateur status and his relatively common name.
Details
Nationality: England
Date/Place of Birth: unknown date, Beverley
Hull City First Game: 12 February 1920, Leicester City H (Division Two)
Hull City Final Game: 3 April 1920, Bristol City H (Division Two)
Clubs
Beverley Barracks, Hull City (1920)
Hull City Record
Career: 5 apps, 0 goals
William Johnson| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919/20 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920/21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |