William Alfred Wilson was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. An Australia national and New South Wales state representative front-row forward, he captained the national team in two Tests against New Zealand in 1963 and captained-coached several of his club sides during a record length top-grade career over twenty seasons from 1948 to 1967. Much of his New South Wales Rugby League premiership career was spent with Sydney's St. George club where he was a pivotal member for the first half of that club's 11-year consecutive premiership run from 1956. Billy Wilson won six consecutive premierships with the Dragons between 1956 and 1962.
Billy Wilson, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 1993)
On May 30, in the year 1927, Billy Wilson, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 1993). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 30, one of 466 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Billy Wilson (Australian rugby league). Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 30, 1927 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Billy Wilson (Australian rugby league)
Australian RL coach and former Australia international rugby league footballer
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