Born in Greenock, Johnson began his career at Arthurlie before joining Rangers in 1947.
He stayed with the club for five years making sporadic appearances and going on loan to Falkirk in 1950.
He then moved to England and had season long spells with Lincoln City and Workington.
Upon returning to Scotland, Johnson joined Elgin City, who at that time were not in the Scottish Football League.
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