George Johnston (Australian footballer)
George Henry Johnston (12 February 1877 – 11 August 1945) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in its first-ever match (1897) in the Victorian Football League (VFL) competition, and with Prahran in its first-ever match (1899) in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) competition.
| George Johnston | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George Henry Johnston | ||
| Nickname(s) | Cheerful | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Sandridge, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 11 August 1945 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Hobart, Tasmania | ||
| Original team(s) | Albert Park | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897 | Carlton (VFL) | 1 (0) | |
| 1899-1900 | Prahran (VFA) | 22 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Inaugural team captain: Prahran (VFA) 1899. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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