About Bill Byrne
Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 89). Bill Byrne was an Australian australian rules football player.
Cyril William Byrne (15 May 1931 – 4 September 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Byrne played with North Launceston from 1951 to 1953, winning their best and fairest in 1952.
Byrne trained with Essendon in early 1953.
He was recruited to Captain / Coach Corowa in 1954 and 1955.
Byrne was then Captain / Coach of Mangoplah - Cookardinia from 1956 to 1959, for two premierships in 1956 and 1957.
In Rd.1 of 1957, Byrne played his one and only game with the Melbourne Football Club, then returned to Mangoplah.
Byrne coached Leeton in the South West Football League (New South Wales) in 1960, Byrne then coached East Devonport in 1961 and 1962, then coached Pennant Hill in Sydney in 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Byrne?
Australian rules footballer, born 1931
When was Bill Byrne born?
Bill Byrne was born on 15 May 1931.
When did Bill Byrne die?
Bill Byrne died on 4 September 2020.
What was Bill Byrne's occupation?
Bill Byrne was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Byrne?
Bill Byrne was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Byrne (footballer, born 1931)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Byrne. https://biography.guide/bill-byrne-australian-rules-football-player-1931/
MLA: "Bill Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-byrne-australian-rules-football-player-1931/.
Chicago: "Bill Byrne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-byrne-australian-rules-football-player-1931/.
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