Konrad Johannesson
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| Konrad Johannesson | |
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| Position | Defence |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Teams | Winnipeg Falcons Selkirk Fishermen Winnipeg Maroons St. Paul Saints Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Capitals Seattle Eskimos |
| Born | August 10, 1896, Glenboro, MB, CAN |
| Died | October 25, 1968, Winnipeg, MB, CAN |
| Playing Career | 1916 – 1929 |
Konrad Jonasson "Konnie" Johannesson (August 10, 1896 – October 25, 1968) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Glenboro, Manitoba. He played right defence for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He died on October 25, 1968 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was of Icelandic descent.
Outside of his hockey life Johannesson was an avid aviator and trained with the Royal Flying Corps in Ismaïlia, Egypt during World War I. After his retirement from ice hockey he worked as an airport manager, flying instructor and managed the ‘Johannesson Flying Service' for flying transportation.
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1920)
External links
- Konrad Jonasson “Konnie” Johannesson at Manitoba Historical Society
- Konnie Johannesson sports-reference.com
- Konrad Johannesson's profile on database
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