About Brian Willis
Lived 1930 – 1951 (aged 21). Brian Willis was an australian rules football player.
Brian Willis (2 January 1930 – 2 September 1951) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Willis collapsed and died aged 21. It is believed he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Willis played in the opening match of the season but was dropped after two games. He received a severe ankle injury playing in the reserves that kept him out of football for the rest of the season.
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Who was Brian Willis?
Australian rules footballer
When was Brian Willis born?
Brian Willis was born on 2 January 1930.
When did Brian Willis die?
Brian Willis died on 2 September 1951.
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Brian Willis was an australian rules football player.
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