Billy Robinson (Australian footballer)

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

Billy Robinson
Personal information
Full name William Rupert Clarence Robinson
Date of birth 13 August 1890
Place of birth Maldon, Victoria
Date of death 14 March 1969(1969-03-14) (aged 78)
Place of death Preston, Victoria
Original team(s) Footscray (VFA)
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1915–1918 Carlton 30 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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

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  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".