Club History R.I.P. Billy Williams

[bedford]

Some sad news with the passing of club legend Billy Williams. Billy was named on the interchange in the clubs Team Of The Century in 2003.
Billy played in the famous Blood Bath Grand Final in 45, he also won the B&F in 46,47 and 50 and was also our leading goal kicker on 2 occasions. He played 125 games and 180 goals, before moving to Williamstown as Coach.

 

[kneecapper]

Always sad to hear about the passing of a club champion. I believe the Swans were wearing black arm bands against Geelong on Friday to honor him.

 

[Tedeski]

Sad to lose another one of our past greats. RIP Billy!

 

[RW]

Sad to hear of Billy's passing. I'm sure he would have been proud of Friday night's effort.

 

[Tuco]

Toughest generation alive that one. Grows up in the depression, lives through WW2, then somehow finds the time to excel at kicking a Sherrin.

So glad our club is doing its tiny bit to keep their memory alive.

VALE, Bill.

 

[Ticky009]

A 2012 interview with Billy http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/born-working-billy-williams/

Credit to RWO board for link.

 

[Klim]

RIP champion.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

I didn't realise. Asked a mate about the armband v.Cats but he didn't know either.

Bloody sad to hear. I'm a bit of a history fan & Billy is one of those past players I wish I could have watched. He sounds like a legend in every sense of the word. As Tuco said, that's one tough generation & one I have the uptmost respect for.

Vale Billy.