William Marshall (Australian footballer)

William Douglas "Willie" Marshall (9 July 1884 – 17 May 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

For the Richmond player, see Bill Marshall (Australian footballer).

Willie Marshall
Personal information
Full name William Douglas Marshall
Date of birth (1884-07-09)9 July 1884
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death 17 May 1971(1971-05-17) (aged 86)
Place of death Burwood, Victoria
Original team(s) Ormond College
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1905 Melbourne 01 (0)
1908 University 11 (0)
Total 12 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Marshall was born in Scotland, the son of Presbyterian minister Alexander Marshall. The family emigrated to Australia in 1888,[1] and William Marshall completed his schooling at Scotch College, Melbourne.[2] Marshall played VFL football while studying to become a minister. In 1921 he married Josephine Taylor and he served as the Presbyterian minister in Sale for many years. After moving back to Melbourne he was appointed moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.[3]

References
  1. "THE REV. ALEXANDER MARSHALL at the SCOTS CHURCH, MELBOURNE". Sydney Morning Herald. NSW. 30 April 1888. p. 7 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Great Scot". Scotch College. September 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. "PRESBYTERIAN MODERATOR". Gippsland Times. Victoria. 25 May 1950. p. 1 – via National Library of Australia.
  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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