Hugh Augustus Johns (27 March 1867 – 28 December 1913) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Hughie Johns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Hugh Augustus Johns | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1867 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne | ||
| Date of death | 28 December 1913 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Sorrento, Victoria | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1900 | Essendon | 1 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
When Essendon were short of players for their match against Collingwood at Victoria Park in Round 11 of the 1900 VFL season, due to an injury crisis, Johns was one of several people called up at the last minute.[2] Four were players from the reserves, another was club secretary Bill Crebbin and then Johns, described by The Argus as a "supporter of the team", was brought into the side.[2] Johns, aged 33, managed to kick two of Essendon's four goals, in a 21-point loss.[2][3]
Johns worked at Essendon as a trainer, until his death on 28 December 1913, when he drowned while on holiday in Sorrento, Victoria after suffering cramp.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b c "Football". The Argus. Melbourne. 16 July 1900. p. 9. Retrieved 9 February 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Hughie Johns". AFL Tables.
- ^ "Holiday Accidents". The Argus. Melbourne. 29 December 1913. p. 5. Retrieved 9 February 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Johns, Hughie". Essendon Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012.
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