About Bill Harvey
Lived 1926 – 1957 (aged 30). Bill Harvey was an Australian australian rules football player.
William Charles Harvey (10 October 1926 – 6 April 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family He was the grandfather of North Melbourne games record holder Brent Harvey.
Football North Melbourne (VFL) In his two seasons with North Melbourne (1948–1949), although a regular player in the Second XVIII, he only played in two senior matches, against Collingwood and Footscray in the 1948 season.
Heidelberg (DVFL) He then played in the Diamond Valley Football League for the Heidelberg Football Club. He was the league's leading goal-kicker in 1950, with 102 goals.
Preston (VFA) In 1951 he joined Preston in the VFA.
Fitzroy (VFL) On 17 April 1953 he was cleared from Preston to Fitzroy. He played with the Second XVIII.
Preston (VFA) Having failed to play First XVIII football with Fitzroy, he returned to Preston in 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Harvey?
Australian rules footballer (1926-1957)
When was Bill Harvey born?
Bill Harvey was born on 10 October 1926 in Mordialloc.
When did Bill Harvey die?
Bill Harvey died on 6 April 1957 in Heidelberg West.
What was Bill Harvey's occupation?
Bill Harvey was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Harvey?
Bill Harvey was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Harvey (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Harvey. https://biography.guide/bill-harvey-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Harvey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-harvey-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Harvey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-harvey-australian-rules-football-player/.
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