About Bill Gunn
Lived 1932 – 1991 (aged 59). Bill Gunn was an australian rules football player.
William Gunn (4 March 1932 – 23 March 1991) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Gunn?
Australian rules footballer, born 1932
When was Bill Gunn born?
Bill Gunn was born on 4 March 1932 in Williamstown.
When did Bill Gunn die?
Bill Gunn died on 23 March 1991 in Altona North.
What was Bill Gunn's occupation?
Bill Gunn was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Gunn (footballer, born 1932)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Gunn. https://biography.guide/bill-gunn-australian-rules-football-player-1932/
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