Many considered him one of the most technically gifted players ever to play the game, and he was renowned for his hard training ethic.
[1] Debuting in 1971 with the Fitzroy Football Club, Wilson came from Preston Swimmers and forged a successful career, winning best and fairest awards with the Lions in 1972, 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1980.
Some of Garry Wilson's finest performances came in the interstate arena.
He represented Victoria 12 times, being awarded consecutive All-Australian blazers in 1979 and 1980.
[1] Wilson was named as the vice-captain in Fitzroy's Team of the Century, on the half-forward line.