Erwin Johnson

Erwin Johnson (full name Gunnar Erwin Johnson Barda 1906-1992) was also known as Hi Johnson, and the tallest radio repair man. He was born in Sinclair, Manitoba, Canada. His father was born in Iceland in 1872, and he came to Canada when he was 4 years old. It is said that one of Erwin Johnson's ancestors also was a giant, with the name Gunnar. Erwin Johnson worked in a circus for 5 years, but when he was 22 years old he returned to Canada, devoting himself to the study of radio telegraphy.