About Colin Wilson
Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 84). Colin Wilson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Colin Robert Wilson (23 July 1933 – 29 January 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He was a ruck rover in the Melbourne team that defeated Essendon in the 1957 VFL Grand Final.
Wilson was captain-coach of Horsham when they won the 1960 and 1962 Wimmera Football League premierships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Wilson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Colin Wilson born?
Colin Wilson was born on 23 July 1933.
When did Colin Wilson die?
Colin Wilson died on 29 January 2018.
What was Colin Wilson's occupation?
Colin Wilson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Colin Wilson?
Colin Wilson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Wilson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Wilson. https://biography.guide/colin-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Colin Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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