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Bill McCarthy

d. 1958

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Bill McCarthy

Bill McCarthy was a rugby league player.

Bill McCarthy was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and was a foundation player of the club.

Playing career McCarthy played in North Sydney's first ever game against South Sydney on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval. McCarthy finished as the club's top try scorer with 5 tries in their inaugural season.

McCarthy also represented both Metropolis and New South Wales in 1908.

McCarthy played with Norths up until the end of the 1910 season before retiring.

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Who was Bill McCarthy?

Australian rugby league footballer

When did Bill McCarthy die?

Bill McCarthy died on 16 January 1958.

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Bill McCarthy was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill McCarthy

· Wikidata: Q61723451

· DBpedia: Bill McCarthy (rugby league)

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