Konrad Johannesson | |
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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 | ||
Played for |
Winnipeg Falcons Selkirk Fishermen Winnipeg Maroons St. Paul Saints Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Capitals Seattle Eskimos | ||
National team | Canada | ||
Playing career | 1915–1929 | ||
Medal record |
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.[1]