William John Rose (9 May 1931 – 10 October 2007)[2] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1950s.
Bill Rose | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William John Rose | ||
Date of birth | (1931-05-09)9 May 1931 | ||
Place of birth | Nyah West, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 10 October 2007(2007-10-10) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Shepparton, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Nyah West[1] | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Follower, defender | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1950–1955 | Collingwood | 40 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Rose was a follower in Collingwood's 1953 premiership side, having been a back pocket in the team which lost the Grand Final a year earlier.
His brothers, Bob, Kevin and Ralph were also Collingwood players.
Collingwood Football Club 1953 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Kyne |
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