Percy Wilson
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Percy Wilson
Lived 1889 – 1941 (aged 51). Percy Wilson was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Percival Edward Wilson (31 March 1889 – 28 March 1941) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1900s.
A rover, Wilson won two premierships with Collingwood. The latter, in 1917, was a captain. In 1921 he moved to the Demons where he became captain and coach of the club.
Wilson coached Camberwell in 1930–31.
Death Having been ill for several months, he died on 28 March 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Wilson?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1889-1941)
When was Percy Wilson born?
Percy Wilson was born on 31 March 1889 in Carlton North.
When did Percy Wilson die?
Percy Wilson died on 28 March 1941 in Prahran.
What was Percy Wilson's occupation?
Percy Wilson was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Percy Wilson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Wilson. https://biography.guide/percy-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Percy Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-wilson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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