Georg Johansson 1910 – 1996

Biography

Georg Johansson was born on April 23, 1910, in Sweden during a time when football was beginning to capture the hearts of the nation. He devoted himself to the sport of football, becoming part of Sweden’s emerging athletic culture in the early twentieth century. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing tremendous changes in his country and the evolution of the game he loved.

Throughout his life, Johansson remained connected to Swedish football, contributing to the sport during formative years for athletics in Scandinavia. He was part of a generation of athletes who helped establish Sweden’s sporting traditions and laid groundwork for future generations of competitors.

Georg Johansson passed away on January 12, 1996, at the age of 85. His long life reflected the resilience and character of his era, and his memory endures among those who knew him and those who value Sweden’s football heritage.