Konrad Johannesson
Konrad Johannesson | |
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Johannesson at the 1920 Olympics | |
| Born | Konrad Jonasson Johannesson August 10, 1896 Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | October 25, 1968 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Brookside Cemetery |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | "Konnie" |
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| Years active | 1919–1965 |
| Known for | Aviator |
| Spouse | Freda Johannesson |
| Children | 4 |
| Konrad Johannesson | |||
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
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Winnipeg Falcons Selkirk Fishermen Winnipeg Maroons St. Paul Saints Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Capitals Seattle Eskimos | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1915–1929 | ||
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Konrad Jonasson "Konnie" Johannesson (August 10, 1896 – October 25, 1968) was an Icelandic-Canadian aviator and ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. As a pioneering aviator, he was instrumental in flight training as well as airport administration.