About Bill Henderson
Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 68). Bill Henderson was an Australian australian rules football player.
William Charles Henderson (14 December 1887 – 17 April 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Edgar John Dean Henderson (1860–1895), and Julia Theresa Henderson (1861–1947), née Burke, (later Mrs. James Williamson), William Charles Henderson was born at Port Melbourne, Victoria on 14 December 1887.
He married Naomi Mina "Omie" Coventry (1888–1953) in 1911.
Football Richmond (VFL) Melbourne (VFL) Cleared from Richmond to Melbourne on 25 May 1910.
Brighton (VFA) Cleared from Melbourne in April 1913, Henderson played for Brighton in the VFA for two seasons: 1913 (14 games), and 1914 (13 games).
Death He died on 17 April 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Henderson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Henderson born?
Bill Henderson was born on 14 December 1887 in Port Melbourne.
When did Bill Henderson die?
Bill Henderson died on 17 April 1956 in Armadale.
What was Bill Henderson's occupation?
Bill Henderson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Henderson?
Bill Henderson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Henderson (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Henderson. https://biography.guide/bill-henderson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-henderson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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