Bill Potter

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Bill Potter
Personal information
Full name William Potter
Date of birth (1872-02-08)8 February 1872
Place of birth Lucknow, Victoria
Date of death 26 September 1970(1970-09-26) (aged 98)
Place of death Prahran, Victoria
Position(s) Follower
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1898–1902 Fitzroy 60 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William Potter (8 February 1872 – 26 September 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family

The son of David Potter, and Joanna Potter, née Fyffe, William Potter was born at Lucknow, Victoria on 8 February 1872.

Football

Potter, a follower, made his debut in 1898. He played in each of the first three VFL Grand Finals: in the 1898 premiership team, the 1899 premiership team, and the losing 1900 Grand Final team.

References

  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.


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