Vin Williams
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Fullname
Vincent James Williams
Born
10 July 1932
Benalla, Victoria
Benalla, Victoria
Died
24 July 1974 (aged 42)
Elwood, Victoria
Elwood, Victoria
Original team
Castlemaine
| Vin Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Vincent James Williams | ||
| Born |
10 July 1932 Benalla, Victoria | ||
| Died |
24 July 1974 (aged 42) Elwood, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Castlemaine | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
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]
Williams 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 an Ovens & Murray Football League grand final loss in 1961 and two premierships in 1962 and 1963.[3]