About Bill Allen
Lived 1889 – 1948 (aged 59). Bill Allen was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.
William Miller Allen (7 July 1889 – 13 November 1948) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Allen was a ruckman and played during a dour period for the club. He was with Melbourne from 1910 to 1923 but missed the 1916, 1917 and 1918 seasons due to the war. During the summer of 1914–15 he played a couple of first class cricket matches for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Allen?
Australian rules footballer (1889-1948)
When was Bill Allen born?
Bill Allen was born on 7 July 1889 in Ballarat.
When did Bill Allen die?
Bill Allen died on 13 November 1948 in Ringwood.
What was Bill Allen's occupation?
Bill Allen was a cricketer and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Allen?
Bill Allen was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Allen (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Allen. https://biography.guide/bill-allen-cricketer-1889/
MLA: "Bill Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-allen-cricketer-1889/.
Chicago: "Bill Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-allen-cricketer-1889/.
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