Bill Stephen

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Bill Stephen (born April 1, 1928) is a former Australian rules footballer and coach.

Recruited from Thornbury CYMS and making his debut with the Fitzroy Football Club in the VFL in 1947, Stephen was one of the best defenders in the league. He won the Fitzroy Football Club best and fairest in 1950 and 1954 and played for Victoria 14 times. He went on to play 162 games and kicked 4 goals for the club., playing prominently from the back pocket position.

Bill Stephen coached Fitzroy on three separate occasions from 1955-57,1965-70 and 1979-80. Stephen also coached Essendon, from 1976-1977, with a 16 win, 27 losses and 1 draw record. He made way for Barry Davis. His overall coaching record stands at 258 matches, 84 wins, 172 losses and 2 draws.

Preceded by
Allan Ruthven		 Fitzroy Football Club coach
1955-1957		 Succeeded by
Len Smith
Preceded by
Kevin Murray		 Fitzroy Football Club coach
1965-1970		 Succeeded by
Graham Donaldson
Preceded by
Des Tuddenham		 Essendon Football Club coach
1976-1977		 Succeeded by
Barry Davis
Preceded by
Graham Campbell		 Fitzroy Football Club coach
1979-1980		 Succeeded by
Robert Walls


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