Bill Williams
Australian rules footballer, born 1925
About Bill Williams
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 90). Bill Williams was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
William Williams (13 September 1925 – 7 July 2016) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the late 1940s.
A rover, Williams won the best and fairest award for South in 1946, 1947 and 1950. A handy goalkicker, he twice topped their season ending list for goals.
He joined Williamstown as captain-coach in 1952.
In 2003 he was named on the interchange bench in the club's official Team of the Century.
Williams died 7 July 2016 aged 90.
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Who was Bill Williams?
Australian rules footballer, born 1925
When was Bill Williams born?
Bill Williams was born on 13 September 1925.
When did Bill Williams die?
Bill Williams died on 7 July 2016.
What was Bill Williams's occupation?
Bill Williams was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
What nationality was Bill Williams?
Bill Williams was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Bill Williams (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Williams. https://biography.guide/bill-williams-australian-rules-football-player-1925/
MLA: "Bill Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-williams-australian-rules-football-player-1925/.
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