About Bill Hortie
Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 81). Bill Hortie was a Canadian canadian football player.
William "Wild Bill" Hortie (January 4, 1931 – November 8, 2012) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the BC Lions and Edmonton Eskimos. He previously played football at the University of British Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Hortie?
Canadian football player
When was Bill Hortie born?
Bill Hortie was born on 4 January 1931 in Grande Prairie.
When did Bill Hortie die?
Bill Hortie died on 8 November 2012 in Pemberton.
What was Bill Hortie's occupation?
Bill Hortie was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Bill Hortie?
Bill Hortie was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Hortie. https://biography.guide/bill-hortie/
MLA: "Bill Hortie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-hortie/.
Chicago: "Bill Hortie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-hortie/.
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