Bill Gunn (footballer, born 1932) explained

Bill Gunn
Birth Date:4 March 1932
Originalteam:Williamstown (VFA)
Height:183 cm
Weight:82 kg
Statsend:1959
Years1:1952–1959
Club1:South Melbourne
Games Goals1:104 (101)

William Gunn (4 March 1932 – 23 March 1991)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.

A half-forward flanker, Gunn finished equal fifth in the 1958 Brownlow Medal and was a regular Victorian interstate representative. He captained South Melbourne for the 1955 VFL season, topping their goal-kicking the following season with 28 goals.

Gunn is the grandfather of former Western Bulldogs player and captain Callan Ward.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Bill Gunn – Player Bio. Australian Football. 21 November 2014.
  2. Web site: Grandson of a Gunn. 4 March 2010.