Basil Johnson
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| Native name | Breasal Mac Seáin (Irish) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Hurling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:16, 30 June 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basil Johnson is an Irish former hurler who played as a midfielder for the Offaly senior team.
Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Johnson first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1965-66 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his brief career he experienced little success.
At club level Johnson is a two-time Leinster medallist with St Rynagh's. He also won numerous championship medals with the club.
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.