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Bill Patterson

1873 – 1939

Australian rules footballer, born 1873

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About Bill Patterson

Lived 1873 – 1939 (aged 66). Bill Patterson was an australian rules football player.

William Arthur Patterson (13 September 1873 – 17 December 1939) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club both before and after the formation of the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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Also known as
Bill A. Patterson, William Arthur Patterson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Patterson?

Australian rules footballer, born 1873

When was Bill Patterson born?

Bill Patterson was born on 13 September 1873 in Learmonth.

When did Bill Patterson die?

Bill Patterson died on 17 December 1939 in Ballarat.

What was Bill Patterson's occupation?

Bill Patterson was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Patterson

· Wikidata: Q16022929

· DBpedia: Bill Patterson (footballer, born 1873)

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