Bill Rose (footballer)
| Bill Rose | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William John Rose | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Nyah West, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 10 October 2007 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Shepparton, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Nyah West | ||
| 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 | |||
William John Rose (9 May 1931 – 10 October 2007) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1950s.
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.