Bill Gunn (footballer, born 1932)
William Gunn (4 March 1932 – 23 March 1991)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.
| Bill Gunn | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1932 | ||
| Date of death | 23 March 1991 (aged 59) | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown (VFA) | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–1959 | South Melbourne | 104 (101) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A half-forward flanker, Gunn finished equal fifth in the 1958 Brownlow Medal and was a regular Victorian interstate representative. He captained South Melbourne for the 1955 VFL season, topping their goal-kicking the following season with 28 goals.
Gunn is the grandfather of former Western Bulldogs player and Greater Western Sydney captain Callan Ward.[2]
References
- "Bill Gunn - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/grandson-of-a-gunn-20100304-plra.html
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