Bill Lewis
North Melbourne
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R18 1931 v FSC12 Sept 1931
- Most recent
- R15 1932 v SME13 Aug 1932
Stats
Bio
The younger brother of North Melbourne champion and captain Johnny Lewis, Bill Lewis arrived at Arden Street with an imposing 191cm frame that seemingly destined him for a role in the key posts or the ruck. Despite his physical advantages and famous bloodline, the towering utility found senior opportunities scarce, managing just four games across the 1931 and 1932 seasons as he struggled to break out of his sibling's shadow. He remained a dedicated servant of the club long after his playing days concluded, serving as the secretary for the reserves team to maintain his link to the Kangaroos. His life was cut short in tragic circumstances in 1949, when he died from head injuries sustained during an altercation in St Kilda, leaving behind a legacy of devoted, albeit brief, service to the club.
Profile
- Full name
- J. Bill Lewis
- Born
- 03 Sept 1909
- Died
- 03 Aug 1949 (aged 39y 334d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Deathplace
- Parkville, VIC
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionThe younger brother of North Melbourne champion and captain Johnny Lewis, Bill Lewis arrived at Arden Street with an imposing 191cm frame that seemingly destined him for a role in the key posts or the ruck. Despite his physical advantages and famous bloodline, the towering utility found senior opportunities scarce, managing just four games across the 1931 and 1932 seasons as he struggled to break out of his sibling's shadow. He remained a dedicated servant of the club long after his playing days concluded, serving as the secretary for the reserves team to maintain his link to the Kangaroos. His life was cut short in tragic circumstances in 1949, when he died from head injuries sustained during an altercation in St Kilda, leaving behind a legacy of devoted, albeit brief, service to the club.