Les Johnson

Playing Career : 1927- 1928
Debut : Round 1, 1927 Aged 23 years 289 days
433rd Carlton Player
Games : 29
Goals : 13
Guernsey No. 5
Last Game : Semi Final, 1928 Aged 25 years 55 days
Height : 183.5 cm (6'0¼")
Weight : 80.75 kgs (12.10)
DOB : July 15, 1903

Johnson played 29 games for Carlton commencing in Season 1927. He kicked 13 goals for the Blues.

A big man and follower, Les was a personal friend of Horrie Clover. Johnson was both born, and recruited from Maryborough.

Les' son Jack played wih Fitzroy thirds and in the seconds in 1954. He did not play in the seniors.
In the same report it said that Les had broken his leg while playing for Carlton. (Sporting Globe April 03 p9)

Links

Blueseum: Summary of playing statistics for Les Johnson | [file466|Johnson's Blueseum Image Gallery]