Ray Wilson (Australian rules footballer) explained

Ray Wilson
Fullname:Raymond Ian Wilson
Birth Date:21 January 1945
Originalteam:University Blacks
Height:180 cm
Weight:75 kg
Statsend:1972
Club1:Hawthorn
Years1:1966–1972
Games Goals1:105 (32)
Careerhighlights:

Raymond Ian Wilson (born 21 January 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Wilson, a wingman, made his debut for Hawthorn in 1966 and won that season's best and fairest award.[1] He played on the interchange bench in Hawthorn's 1971 Grand Final win over St Kilda.[2]

Before being recruited by Hawthorn he had captained University Blacks in the Victorian Amateur Football Association to the B Grade premiership in 1964 and the A Grade premiership the following year.[3]

His son, Tony Wilson, is a writer, broadcaster and compere.[4] In 2017 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to community and sport.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lovett, Michael. AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. 2004. 0-9580300-5-7.
  2. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  3. Web site: University Blacks. Australian Football.com.
  4. Web site: Miss Footy 1969. Tony Wilson.com.au.
  5. Web site: Ray Wilson honoured with OAM - Melbourne University Blacks . 2024-05-31 . www.uniblacks.org.au . en.