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Wal Williams

1904 – 1982

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 78). Wal Williams was an Australian australian rules football player.

Walter George "Wal" Williams (21 January 1904 – 23 August 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of George James Williams (1867–1956) and Marian Williams (1871–1961), nee Lording, Walter George Williams was born in Scoresby, Victoria in January 1904.

Football Williams commenced his football career at Box Hill. When Hawthorn joined the VFL for the 1925 VFL season, Williams was recruited to the club. He made his debut in round 2 and played four games before being suspended for the rest of the season for abusing an umpire. He played regularly in 1926 and the first game of 1927 before being dropped from the team.

Later life In December 1927, Walter Williams married Mary McPherson Crombie and they lived in Myrtleford before moving to Albury, where they lived until Williams' death in 1982.

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Walter George Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wal Williams?

Australian rules footballer (1904-1982)

When was Wal Williams born?

Wal Williams was born on 21 January 1904 in Scoresby.

When did Wal Williams die?

Wal Williams died on 23 August 1982 in Albury.

What was Wal Williams's occupation?

Wal Williams was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Wal Williams?

Wal Williams was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wal Williams

· Wikidata: Q18166431

· DBpedia: Wal Williams

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