Bill Johansen
William Odd "Red" Johansen (July 27, 1928 – March 21, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played in one NHL game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in Oslo, Norway, he grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario.[1] He was married to Nan Johansen (née Courtney) and had four children: Rodrick (Rod) William, Trevor Daniel William, Todd William George, and Kyle Trygve William. After retiring from hockey, he worked as a pipe/steam fitter until diagnosed with cancer and renal failure in 1995. He died in 2001 as a result of complications related to these conditions.
| Bill Johansen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 27, 1928 Oslo, Norway | ||
| Died |
March 21, 2001 (aged 72) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 1949–1965 | ||
References
- "NHL Player Search". The Official Site of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
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