Billy Robinson (Australian footballer)

For other footballers of similar name, see William Robinson.
Billy Robinson
Personal information
Full name William R. Robinson
Date of birth 13 August 1890
Date of death 14 March 1969(1969-03-14) (aged 78)
Original team(s) Footscray (VFA)
Height / weight 178 cm / 73 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1915–1918 Carlton 30 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918.

William "Billy" Robinson (13 August 1890 – 14 March 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Robinson was the centre half-back in Carlton's 1915 premiership team.[1] He also played in the 1916 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost.[2]

He won the Stawell Gift in 1914.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ↑ AFL Tables: Billy Robinson
  3. ↑ De Bolfo, Tony (20 April 2014). "... and here's to you, Mr. Robinson".


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