Bill Lieschke (17 November 1944 – 16 January 2015[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] Lieschke rejoined one of his old clubs, Albury, after his time with the Bombers. He also played with Acton and Natimuk before becoming an umpire.
| William E. Lieschke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Bill Lieschke | ||
| Date of birth | 17 November 1944 | ||
| Date of death | 16 January 2015 (aged 70) | ||
| Original team(s) | Swan Hill, Albury | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Back pocket | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962 | Essendon | 1 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes edit
- ^ "Obituaries 2015". AFL Record Season 2016: 1134.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 515. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links edit
- Bill Lieschke's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bill Lieschke at AustralianFootball.com
- Essendon Football Club past player profile