About Bill McIlroy
Lived 1883 – 1960 (aged 76). Bill McIlroy was an Australian australian rules football player.
William McIlroy (24 November 1883 – 18 August 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
McIlroy’s first senior level football appearance was in 1908 when he joined the Essendon Association team from the Public Service team. Five years later he obtained a clearance to University at the start of the 1913 VFL season and he made three VFL appearances.
A career public servant, McIlroy was appointed Secretary of Lands in 1933 and served in this role until his retirement in 1949.
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Who was Bill McIlroy?
Australian rules footballer (1883-1960)
When was Bill McIlroy born?
Bill McIlroy was born on 24 November 1883 in Ballarat East.
When did Bill McIlroy die?
Bill McIlroy died on 18 August 1960 in Middle Park.
What was Bill McIlroy's occupation?
Bill McIlroy was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill McIlroy?
Bill McIlroy was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill McIlroy (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill McIlroy. https://biography.guide/bill-mcilroy/
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