Bill Wilson (footballer)

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Bill Wilson
Personal information
Birth October 18, 1924(1924-10-18),
Recruited from Richmond Recruits
Height and weight 173cm / 75kg
Death 1969,
Playing career¹
Debut 1944, Richmond vs. , at
Team(s) Richmond (1944-1954)

185 games, 226 goals

¹ Statistics to end of 2006 season
Career highlights

William 'Bill' Wilson 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.

[edit] References

  • Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old , Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
Preceded by
Jack Dyer
Richmond Best and Fairest winner
1947
Succeeded by
Bill Morris