Billy King (footballer)

Billy King (footballer)

Infobox afl player NEW
playername = Billy King
fullname = William King
image capt =


birthdate = 17 August 1920
birthplace =
originalteam = Ascot Vale
heightweight = 178 cm / 76 kg
position = Wingman
dead = dead
deathdate =
deathplace =
debutinformation = Round 13, 1940, Sth Melbourne
vs Carlton at Lake Oval
years = 1940-48
clubs = South Melbourne
games(goals) = 136 (17)
statsend = 1948
careerhighlights =

William 'Billy' King (born 17 August 1920) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1940s.

King, who started his career at South Melbourne in 1940, was recruited from Ascot Vale. Primarily a wingman, he participated in the famous 1945 'Bloodbath' Grand Final which South Melbourne lost to Carlton.

In 1947 he represented Victoria at the Hobart Carnival and was selected in the 'Sporting Life' Team of the Year.

References

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


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