Bill Cubbins
Australian rules footballer
About Bill Cubbins
Lived 1899 – 1968 (aged 68). Bill Cubbins was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
William Tennyson Cubbins (4 May 1899 – 3 January 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Cubbins played with St Kilda as possibly the greatest full back of his time. He won a record four club best and fairest awards (equalled by Robert Harvey). Cubbins was an excellent mark and long kick.
He was captain / coach of Warrnambool in 1927 and led them to the Western District Football Association premiership.
He returned to St. Kilda in 1928.
In Round 14 of the 1920 reserves season, Cubbins kicked a reserve grade record 22 goals in St Kilda's 230 point win over West Melbourne 38.27 (255) to 3.7 (25), including 12.4 (76) of the Saints 12.6 (78) in the final quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cubbins?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Cubbins born?
Bill Cubbins was born on 4 May 1899 in St Kilda.
When did Bill Cubbins die?
Bill Cubbins died on 3 January 1968 in Moorabbin.
What was Bill Cubbins's occupation?
Bill Cubbins was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
What nationality was Bill Cubbins?
Bill Cubbins was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cubbins. https://biography.guide/bill-cubbins/
MLA: "Bill Cubbins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cubbins/.
Chicago: "Bill Cubbins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cubbins/.
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