Anton Johanson

Anton Johanson (sometimes spelled Johansson) (28 January 1877 – 24 December 1952) was a Swedish football player and manager as well as a pioneer in Swedish football. He played for IFK Köping and IFK Stockholm during his career. He was one of the founders of the Swedish Football Association, of which he also was secretary from 1905 to 1922 and chairman from 1923 to 1937. He was part of the FIFA board from 1932 to 1938.

For the ice hockey player born 2004, see Anton Johansson (ice hockey).

Anton Johanson
Personal information
Date of birth (1877-01-28)28 January 1877
Place of birth Köping Urban Parish, Sweden
Date of death 24 December 1952(1952-12-24) (aged 75)
Place of death Bromma, Sweden

References
  • Alsiö, Martin, Frantz, Alf, Lindahl, Jimmy & Persson, Gunnar (2004). 100 år: Svenska fotbollförbundets jubileumsbok 1904-2004, del 2: statistiken. Vällingby: Stroemberg Media Group. ISBN 91-86184-59-8.
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