| Bill Stephen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Stephen | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 2020 (aged 92) | ||
| Original team(s) | Thornbury CYMS | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1947–1957 | Fitzroy | 162 (4) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1955–57, 1965–70, 1979–80 | Fitzroy | 212 (67–144–1) | |
| 1976–1977 | Essendon | 44 (16–27–1) | |
| Total | 256 (83–171–2) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
William Stephen (1 April 1928 – 23 August 2020) was an Australian rules footballer with Fitzroy Football Club. He also coached Fitzroy and Essendon. Stephen is second all time for most VFL/AFL games coached without a grand final appearance, with Port Adelaide Football Club's coach Ken Hinkley surpassing him in 2024.[1]