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What does Martin Johnson do for a living?
Rugby Union Player
Martin Johnson/Professions
Where was Martin Johnson born?
Solihull, United Kingdom
Martin Johnson/Place of birth
What happened to Martin Johnson?
World Cup winning captain Johnson, 51, sprinted down the road to grab a defibrillator from his local village hall. He and wife Kay then took turns administering CPR to the man while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The patient tragically died with tests later revealing nothing could have been done to revive him.
How old is Martin Johnson?
51 years (March 9, 1970)
Martin Johnson/Age
How much does Martin Johnson weigh?
262 lbs
Martin Johnson/Weight
When did Martin Johnson retire?
2003-05: Final Seasons Johnson continued to play for Leicester until 2005. Leicester struggled after winning the 2002 League and European double, slumping to 6th in the 2002-03 Premiership season.
Why was Martin Johnson a good captain?
His ability to read a game whilst it unfolded, communicating to team-mates the course of action most likely to bring a try two or three phases down the line, was remarkable. “His rugby brain was a huge component in making him a great captain,” said long-time Tigers team-mate Geordan Murphy.
What was Martin Johnson’s position?
Martin Johnson (rugby union)
| Position(s) | Lock | |
| Senior career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Team | (Points) |
| 1989–2005 1992 | Leicester Tigers Barbarians | (90) (0) |
| National team(s) |
How many caps did Martin Johnson get?
Martin JOHNSON – England – International Rugby Caps for England. Career Record: Played 84: Won 67, Drew2, Lost 15. Ireland on 4th. April 1998.
How old was Martin Johnson when he won the World Cup?
33
Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby 17 years ago after becoming one of the sport’s greatest ever players. England’s World Cup-winning captain was 33 when he called time on an illustrious 10-year Test career.
Why was Martin Johnson a great captain?
How many Lions tours did Martin Johnson go on?
three Lions tours
Captain of victorious British Lions tour to South Africa Johnson was awarded an OBE by The Queen in 1997. MARTIN JOHNSON – A veteran of three Lions tours, the last captain to lead the tourists to a series victory in 1997 in South Africa gives us his views on what it will take for the Lions to win this time around.