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Chris Johnson
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Johnson
Born (1960-05-29) 29 May 1960 (age 64)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–90 Leigh 183 38 454 13 1073
1990–91 Swinton
1991–93 Trafford Borough
1993–95 Highfield
Total 183 38 454 13 1073
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1985 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
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Christopher Johnson (born 29 May 1960) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh, and Swinton, as a goal-kicking fullback.

Playing career

International honours

Johnson won a cap for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1985 against France.

Club records

Johnson hold Leigh's "Most Goals In A Season" record, with 173 goals scored in the 1985-86 season, and he is 5th on Leigh's "Most Points In A Career" list with 1073 points, behind; John Woods (2492 points), Jimmy Ledgard (2194 points), Martyn Ridyard (1797 points), and Neil Turley (1519 points).

References

  1. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Player Summary: Chris Johnson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  3. "Statistics at leighrl.co.uk". leighrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "Leigh Centurions RLFC Fixtures History and Club Information". napit.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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