Full name Rex Harold Johns Name Rex Johns Years Club | Position(s) Forward Nickname(s) Rexie Died December 16, 2009 | |
Date of birth (1935-05-21)21 May 1935 Date of death 16 December 2009(2009-12-16) (aged 74) | ||
Rex Harold Johns (21 May 1935 – 16 December 2009) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
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Football career
During an era of dour defence, Johns' ability to score goals at an average 3.37 per game was exceptional. During his time at the club he won the club's leading goalkicker award six times and the competition's award four times. He was a member of four premiership teams for Port Adelaide.
Personal life
Rex Johns died after a long battle with cancer on the 16 December 2009 at the age of 74.
Reputation
Rex Johns was the childhood idol of Malcolm Blight.
References
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