About Bill Daly
Lived 1892 – 1980 (aged 87). Bill Daly was an australian rules football player.
William Joseph Daly ( 7 November 1892 – 26 September 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Daly was recruited from Wonthaggi, but came from Beverley originally. He played just two games for Melbourne in the 1913 VFL season and didn't make any more league appearances until 1915, when he joined South Melbourne.
After the club sat out of league football in 1916 due to the war, Daly played all 16 games for South Melbourne in 1917.
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Who was Bill Daly?
Australian rules footballer (1892-1980)
When was Bill Daly born?
Bill Daly was born on 7 November 1892 in San Remo.
When did Bill Daly die?
Bill Daly died on 26 September 1980 in Parkdale.
What was Bill Daly's occupation?
Bill Daly was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Daly (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Daly. https://biography.guide/bill-daly-australian-rules-football-player/
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