Bill Wilson (footballer) explained

Bill Wilson
Fullname:William Wilson
Birth Date:18 October 1924
Death Place:Manila, Philippines
Originalteam:Richmond Recruits
Height:173 cm
Weight:75 kg
Statsend:1954
Years1:1944–1954
Club1:Richmond
Games Goals1:185 (225)[1]
Careerhighlights:

William Wilson (18 October 1924 – 11 July 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL in between 1944 and 1954 for the Richmond Football Club.

After leaving Richmond he had three seasons with Glenelg in the SANFL, coming equal third for the Magarey Medal in 1955.

He then returned to Richmond and coached the Under 19 side from 1958 to 1960, leading them to the premiership in his first year. He was a Richmond committeeman between 1966 and 1968, when he retired. He died in Manila in July 1969.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFL Tables - Bill Wilson - Stats - Statistics. AFL Tables. 3 October 2014.
  2. News: From the Games. 14 July 1969. The Age. 22.