About Bill Collins
Lived 1871 – 1942 (aged 71). Bill Collins was an australian rules football player.
William Collins (14 May 1871 – 13 July 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Collins debuted for Carlton in 1899, then returned home to Rutherglen to play with Excelsior in their 1900 Ovens & Murray Football League premiership before returning to Carlton to play the last three games in 1900.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Collins?
Australian rules footballer, born 1871
When was Bill Collins born?
Bill Collins was born on 14 May 1871 in Rutherglen.
When did Bill Collins die?
Bill Collins died on 13 July 1942 in Rutherglen.
What was Bill Collins's occupation?
Bill Collins was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Collins (footballer, born 1871)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Collins. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1871/
MLA: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1871/.
Chicago: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1871/.
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