Brian Willis
Australian rules footballer
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Brian Willis (2 January 1930 – 2 September 1951) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Brian Willis
Born
2 January 1930
Died
2 September 1951 (aged 21)
Original team
West Footscray
| Brian Willis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brian Willis | ||
| Born | 2 January 1930 | ||
| Died | 2 September 1951 (aged 21) | ||
| Original team | West Footscray | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1951 | Footscray | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Willis collapsed and died aged 21. It is believed he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Willis played in the opening match of the season but was dropped after two games. He received a severe ankle injury playing in the reserves that kept him out of football for the rest of the season.[2]