About Wally Williamson
Lived 1907 – 1968 (aged 61). Wally Williamson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Walter Allan Williamson (7 May 1907 – 22 July 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
Williamson, who played his football mostly on the ball or in defence, started his career at West Torrens. His stint as captain included their 1933 premiership win, when they defeated Norwood by 23 points in the grand final.
He played at Hawthorn in the 1934 VFL season, a much weaker side which would win only one of the 12 games that he appeared in. Despite only spending a year at the club, Williamson held the position of vice captain. primarily serving in Darwin.
In November 1936 he married Dulcie Elizabeth Lill and they lived in Jetty Street, Grange, South Australia. They had no children together.
Wally Williamson died in Hindmarsh on 22 July 1968.
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Who was Wally Williamson?
Australian rules footballer (1907-1965)
When was Wally Williamson born?
Wally Williamson was born on 7 May 1907 in Adelaide.
When did Wally Williamson die?
Wally Williamson died on 22 July 1968 in Hindmarsh.
What was Wally Williamson's occupation?
Wally Williamson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Wally Williamson?
Wally Williamson was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wally Williamson. https://biography.guide/wally-williamson/
MLA: "Wally Williamson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wally-williamson/.
Chicago: "Wally Williamson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wally-williamson/.
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