Swede Johnston
American football player (1910–2002)
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Chester Arthur "Swede" Johnston (March 7, 1910 – September 19, 2002) was an American football back primarily for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Johnston also played for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Gunners,[1] Cleveland Rams,[2] and Pittsburgh Steelers.
PositionBack
BornMarch 7, 1910
Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedSeptember 19, 2002 (aged 92)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
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| No. 37, 25, 15, 6 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 7, 1910 Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 2002 (aged 92) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Appleton |
| College | Marquette, Miami, Elmhurst |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Johnston was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Swedish immigrant parents. In 1981, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.[3] He died in St. Louis, Missouri and is buried in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
