DOB: 27 September 1870
Died: 7 December 1912
From: Launceston Grammar/Launceston
Honours:
Captain - 1895 - 1896
Victorian state player - 1891
Tasmanian cricketer who played from 1890 to 1896, who played in two premierships for Launceston before leaving the state. He had debuted in senior football in 1886, aged 15.
He crossed to Melbourne in 1890 after being offered a job by Richard Wardill in the banking industry. He also played cricket for the MCC for four seasons. In his second football season, th follower was chosen to represent Victoria.
Wilson temporarily retired before the 1894 season, but was convinced to come back in late May. In 1895, Wilson was promoted to vice-captain when Patrick O'Loughlin moved to Queensland in June. Two months later Eddie Fox retired and Wilson took the top job.
He remained captain through 1896 before retiring to concentrate on playing bowls.
Notes
Also shown as F. Wilson is some sources.
Lists
Pre-VFL Players
Media
Sportsman - 16/04/1890
Argus - 28/05/1894
Australasian - 31/08/1895
Herald - 01/05/1897
Argus - 01/05/1897
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