Ray Wilson (Australian rules footballer)
| Ray Wilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 21 January 1945 | ||
| Original team(s) | University Blacks | ||
| Height / weight | 180 cm / 75 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1966–1972 | Hawthorn | 105 (32) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972. | |||
Ray Wilson (born 21 January 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Wilson, a wingman, made his debut for Hawthorn in 1966 and won that season's best and fairest award.[1] He played on the interchange bench in Hawthorn's 1971 Grand Final win over St Kilda.[2]
Before being recruited by Hawthorn he had captained University Blacks in the Victorian Amateur Football Association to the B Grade premiership in 1964 and the A Grade premiership the following year.[3]
His son, Tony Wilson, is a writer, broadcaster and compere.[4]
References
- ↑ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "University Blacks". Australian Football.com.
- ↑ "Miss Footy 1969". Tony Wilson.com.au.
External links
- Ray Wilson's statistics from AFL Tables
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