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William Maldon Woodfull OBE (22 August 1897 – 11 August 1965) was an Australian cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s. He captained both Victoria and Australia, and was best known for his dignified and moral conduct during the tumultuous bodyline series in 1932–33.
Bill Woodfull, who collapsed and died while playing golf on a course near Brisbane on August 11 1965, aged 67, played as an opening batsman in 35 Test matches for Australia and...
Bill Woodfull, the great opening batsman from Down Under, was a symbol of impregnable defence and unflappable temperament. He was also known as 'The rock' for his fine...
WILLIAM MALDON WOODFULL, the most dependable and consistent run-getter of the last Australian team, was born at Maldon, Victoria, on August 22, 1897. As a boy be played cricket at home under the...
Aug 10, 2022 · In 1965, Bill Woodfull, an idol of pre-World War II cricket crowds and stoic captain of the Australian Test team during the ‘bodyline’ series, died aged 87.
Woodfull became the first Australian captain to win back the Ashes multiple times on English soil. On both occasions, Woodfull regained the Ashes on his birthday.
WILLIAM MALDON WOODFULL, the most dependable and consistent run-getter of the last Australian team, was born at Maldon, Victoria, on August 22, 1897.
Aug 22, 2015 · William Maldon Woodfull, born August 22, 1897, was an Australian cricketer who led the side during the infamous Bodyline series in 1932-33. Despite the uneasiness of the tour, Woodfull maintained...
Jul 8, 2013 · And one such leader of men was the Australian captain Bill Woodfull – one whose dignified and stoic behaviour during the tumultuous Bodyline series won the hearts of many.
Bill Woodfull regained the Ashes on August 22, 1934 exactly four years after achieving the feat. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a man who used to take his birthday somewhat seriously.
