Shot Right Role Ice hockey player Career end 1965 Name Bill Johansen Career start 1949 | Playing career Weight 74 kg Height 1.83 m Position Centerman | |
Died March 21, 2001, Thunder Bay, Canada | ||
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. He was married to Nan Johansen (née Courtney) and had four children: Rodrick (Rod) William, Trevor Daniel William, Todd George William, 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.
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