About Bill Wilson
Lived 1924 – 1969 (aged 44). Bill Wilson was an australian rules football player.
William Wilson (18 October 1924 – 11 July 1969) 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. He was a Richmond committeeman between 1966 and 1968, when he retired. He died in Manila in July 1969.
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Who was Bill Wilson?
Australian rules footballer (1924-1969)
When was Bill Wilson born?
Bill Wilson was born on 18 October 1924 in Richmond.
When did Bill Wilson die?
Bill Wilson died on 11 July 1969 in Manila.
What was Bill Wilson's occupation?
Bill Wilson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Wilson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Wilson. https://biography.guide/bill-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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