[1] 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.
[5] Stephen was replaced by Robert Walls as Fitzroy Football Club senior coach at the end of the 1980 season.
Stephen was also the non playing coach of the Ovens & Murray Football League inter-league side in 1964.
Stephen was sacked as Essendon Football Club senior coach at the end of the 1977 season.
[4] Stephen was then replaced by Barry Davis as Essendon Football Club senior coach.