William Potter (8 February 1872 – 26 September 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bill Potter | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Potter | ||
| Date of birth | 8 February 1872 | ||
| Place of birth | Lucknow, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 26 September 1970 (aged 98) | ||
| Place of death | Prahran, Victoria | ||
| Position(s) | Follower | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1898–1902 | Fitzroy | 60 (8) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of David Potter, and Joanna Potter, née Fyffe, William Potter was born at Lucknow, Victoria on 8 February 1872.
Football edit
Potter, a follower, made his debut in 1898. He played in each of the first three VFL Grand Finals: in the 1898 premiership team, the 1899 premiership team, and the losing 1900 Grand Final team.
References edit
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links edit
- Bill Potter's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bill Potter at AustralianFootball.com
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