Brian Willis Explained

Brian Willis
Fullname:Brian Willis
Birth Date:2 January 1930
Originalteam:West Footscray
Height:187 cm
Weight:81 kg
Statsend:1951
Years1:1951
Games Goals1:2 (0)

Brian Willis (2 January 1930 – 2 September 1951) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Willis collapsed and died aged 21. It is believed he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Willis played in the opening match of the season but was dropped after two games. He received a severe ankle injury playing in the reserves that kept him out of football for the rest of the season.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim . 2014 . 10th . 978-1-921496-32-5 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 959.
  2. Web site: Death of young player. Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954). 3 September 1951. 9.