Bill O'Brien (footballer, born 1887)
William Joseph O'Brien (born 27 September 1887; date of death unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Bill O'Brien | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Joseph O'Brien | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Elmhurst, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1910–11 | St Kilda | 4 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
O'Brien enlisted for part-time duty in the Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II at the age of 55.[2]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 666. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "World War II Roll: William Joseph O'Brien". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links
- Bill O'Brien's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bill O'Brien at AustralianFootball.com
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