About Bill Carey
Lived 1905 – 1973 (aged 67). Bill Carey was an australian rules football player.
Bill Carey (30 December 1905 – 1 December 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Carey commenced his football career in country Victoria, first playing at Alexandra, then Eildon Weir and then Mansfield. He moved to Hawthorn in 1929 where he played for for four years, usually as a full back, and developed a reputation as a sound defender.
In 1933, Carey accepted a position as captain-coach of Swan Hill where he led them to a semi final.
In 1934, Carey moved to Victorian Football Association side Camberwell, where he played for two years making a total of 35 appearances.
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Who was Bill Carey?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Carey born?
Bill Carey was born on 30 December 1905 in Mansfield.
When did Bill Carey die?
Bill Carey died on 1 December 1973 in Warburton.
What was Bill Carey's occupation?
Bill Carey was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Carey (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Carey. https://biography.guide/bill-carey-australian-rules-football-player/
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