Bill McCarthy (6 August 1874 – 21 November 1940) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bill McCarthy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Joseph McCarthy | ||
| Nickname(s) | Soldier | ||
| Date of birth | 6 August 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Corop, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 21 November 1940 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Richmond, Victoria[1] | ||
| Original team(s) | Footscray | ||
| Position(s) | Full back, follower | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1902 | Fitzroy | 11 (0) | |
| 1903 | Essendon | 3 (0) | |
| Total | 14 (0) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1903. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
edit- ^ "Family Notices". The Age. No. 26, 711. Victoria, Australia. 25 November 1940. p. 1.
Sources
edit- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 8th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Bill McCarthy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Essendon Football Club profile
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