was he a part of any historic team?
Yes, Bradman's 'Invincibles".
Ian Johnson (cricketer)
Johnson was a member of Don Bradman's Australian team touring England in 1948. Known as the "Invincibles", the Australian team was the first side to remain unbeaten through an entire English tour.
was cricketer ian johnson a bowler or a batsman? A slow off-break bowler. when did he make his international debut? In the 1935–36 season .
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Ian Johnson (cricketer) [SEP] Bradman's "Invincibles"
Johnson was a member of Don Bradman's Australian team touring England in 1948. Known as the "Invincibles", the Australian team was the first side to remain unbeaten through an entire English tour. Johnson started the tour well, taking 7/42 in an early tour match against Leicestershire, followed by 5/53 against Surrey. Against Essex, Johnson took 6/37 in the second innings. Earlier in the match Australia had scored 721 runs in a single day; Johnson made 9. Having earned selection for the First Test at Trent Bridge, Johnson took only one wicket in the match; Australia won the Test by eight wickets.