Vincent James Williams (10 July 1932 – 24 July 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Vin Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Vincent James Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Benalla, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 24 July 1974 (aged 42) | ||
| Place of death | Elwood, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Castlemaine | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–59 | Fitzroy | 93 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Football
editWilliams was offered the Shepparton coaching position in 1960, which eventually went to Tom Hafey but Williams opted for the Benalla[2] role and lead them from 1960 to 1963 which included a Ovens & Murray Football League grand loss in 1961 and two premierships in 1962 and 1963.[3]
Notes
edit- ^ Holmesby & Main (2014), p. 957.
- ^ "Vale Tom Hafey". ABC Local. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "O&MFL - 1960's Grand Finals". Ovens & Murray FNL. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
References
edit- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
edit- Vin Williams's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Vin Williams at AustralianFootball.com
- 1963 - Ovens & Murray FL Premiers: Benalla FC team photo