Doug Williams (3 February 1923 – 18 August 2014[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Doug Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1923 | ||
| Date of death | 18 August 2014 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Inverloch | ||
| Original team(s) | Yallourn | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1944–1951 | Carlton | 120 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A wingman from Yallourn, Williams played in Carlton's 1945 and 1947 premierships winning teams.[2][3]
He captain-coached North Launceston in 1952.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ De Bolfo, Tony (19 August 2014). "Then there were two".
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ "Doug Williams". AFL Tables.
- ^ "Doug Williams". Blueseum.
- ^ "NEW COACH ARRIVES". The Examiner. Launceston, Tasmania. 27 February 1952. p. 16. Retrieved 20 August 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Returning To Mainland". The Examiner. Launceston, Tasmania. 18 September 1952. p. 13. Retrieved 20 August 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
edit- Doug Williams's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Doug Williams at AustralianFootball.com
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