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Australian rules footballer (1930–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry "Jimmy" Lachlan Wilson (4 August 1930 – 14 July 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
"Jimmy" Harry Lachlan Wilson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Harry Lachlan Wilson | ||
Date of birth | 4 August 1930 | ||
Date of death | 14 July 2021 90) | (aged||
Place of death | Bendigo, Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Golden Square | ||
Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Rover | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1952–1953 | Melbourne | 17 (16) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1953. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Wilson came down to Melbourne after winning the Bendigo Football League's Michelsen Medal in 1951, playing for Golden Square.[2]
Wilson played 15 games and kicked 14 goals in the 1952 VFL season and made just two more appearances, the following season.[3]
Wilson won Melbourne's best first year player in 1952 and then trained with South Melbourne in early 1954.[4]
Wilson played with Rochester in 1955.[5]
Wilson died in Bendigo on 14 July 2021, at the age of 90.[6]
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