Col Williamson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Col Williamson

Australian rules football player and coach

Date of Birth: 31-Dec-1913

Place of Birth: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: 29-May-1997

Profession: police officer, Australian rules footballer, Australian rules football coach

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Col Williamson

  • Colin Magnus Williamson (31 December 1913 – 29 May 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Although primarily a ruckman, Williamson also spent a lot of time in defense.
  • He started out at Northcote where he was a member of a premiership team and kicked 18 goals in his debut season at St Kilda.
  • Perhaps his best year was 1939 when he finished the Brownlow Medal count as his club's top vote getter.
  • Williamson coached Brighton to their first and only VFA premiership in 1948.
  • St Kilda signed him on as their coach for the 1952 season and he remained in the role for two years.

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