HJ
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English footballer born 1876
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
4 January 1876(Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber)
Death:
1940
The details
Biography
Introduction
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
- Football League Division One
- Championship: 1897–98
- Runner-up: 1899-00
- FA Cup
- Winner: 1899, 1902
- Finalist: 1901