Born: 18-Oct-1924 (AFL Tables)
Died: 19691
Height: 173cm (AFL Tables)
Career
Player
Richmond Recruits2
Richmond (VFL) 1944-1954 - 185 Games, 225 Goals
Coach
Richmond (VFL) Thirds 1958-60
Comment
LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950 —ROVERS
BILL WILSON is Richmond's No. 1 rover, his skill having been developed over a long period of service, for he has played in 141 games, and has kicked 101 goals. In addition, he has twice played in interstate games.
He was first discovered while a member of the Richmond District juniors, one of the clubs sponsored by the senior body. Cr. Bill Williams (president) and Mr. Bill Brown (secretary) told senior selectors about a talented youngster. He was almost missed, too. A fortnight after he was signed, there was a change in the district set-up. Wilson then lived in Northcote, and would have been tied to Collingwood
There was a period several years ago when he tried to do too much with the ball, and was frequently penalised for holding it. He and Jack Dyer, captain-coach, talked over the problem, and Wilson altered his style, with such splendid results that he eventually became the club's best and fairest player in 1947.
Wilson is a great disciple of physical fitness. He took an interest in boxing, and knows the art, although he has never done anything with it. He is always fit. Indeed, his friends say that he could play a game of football in the middle of summer, and play as well as if it were the middle of winter. He is a non- smoker and a non-drinker, and has always taught himself to stand on his own feet. He is therefore a most reliant person.
With his friendly outlook, dark curly hair, and a pleasant smile, it is no wonder he is called "Smiler" in the club.
Bill was married recently and is living in Malvern. He is an engineer in the Melbourne Harbour Trust at Williamstown. A younger brother, Charlie, tried to emulate his brother as a footballer, but did not quite measure up. Now he is a Richmond "fan."
Related Pages
- Reference_ 1944 VFL Grand Final - Defeated Team (Richmond)
- Reference_ 1949 VFL R19 Richmond v Geelong - Jack Dyers Last Game - Richmond Team
- Reference_ 1952 R8 Richmond v Collingwood - In Sydney - Richmond
- Reference_ Richmond Best and Fairest
- Reference_ Richmond Thirds Coaches
- Reference_ VFL_AFL Tribunal 1952
- Richmond Senior Team 1945 (PR01-11)
- Richmond Senior Team 1947 R11 (JT)
- Richmond Senior Team 1950 - Richmond Annual Report 1950
- Richmond Senior Team 1951 (SLV 122_017)
- Richmond Senior Team 1954 (CM)
Other Photos
Bill Wilson1948_49 Football Souvenir Magazine Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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Bill Wilson - 1951 Kornies Footballers in Action - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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Bill Wilson - 1954 Coles Victorian Footballers - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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The Sporting Globe Football Book 1946 p119 - Source:State Library of Victoria
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More Photos
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External Links
AFL Tables - Bill Wilson
Wikipedia - Bill Wilson
Sources
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