Bill Davies
Australian rules footballer, born 1883
About Bill Davies
Lived 1883 – 1959 (aged 76). Bill Davies was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
William Levi Davies (15 February 1883 – 23 July 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Davies started out at Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association after coming to Melbourne from Yea. He played for Williamstown from 1901 to 1905 and again in 1910–11, totalling 89 games and kicking 3 goals. He won a trophy for equal best attendance at training in 1901.
He debuted at Essendon in 1906 and was a wingman in their losing 1908 VFL Grand Final side. Davies also represented the league at interstate football during his time with Essendon.
Later an umpire, Davies officiated in two 1914 VFL season matches.
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Who was Bill Davies?
Australian rules footballer, born 1883
When was Bill Davies born?
Bill Davies was born on 15 February 1883 in Eaglehawk.
When did Bill Davies die?
Bill Davies died on 23 July 1959 in Oakleigh.
What was Bill Davies's occupation?
Bill Davies was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Davies. https://biography.guide/bill-davies-australian-rules-football-player/
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