About Bill Potter
Lived 1872 – 1970 (aged 98). Bill Potter was an australian rules football player.
William Potter (8 February 1872 – 26 September 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of David Potter, and Joanna Potter, née Fyffe, William Potter was born at Lucknow, Victoria on 8 February 1872.
Football Potter, a follower, made his debut in 1898. He played in each of the first three VFL Grand Finals: in the 1898 premiership team, the 1899 premiership team, and the losing 1900 Grand Final team.
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Who was Bill Potter?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Potter born?
Bill Potter was born on 8 February 1872 in Lucknow.
When did Bill Potter die?
Bill Potter died on 26 September 1970 in Prahran.
What was Bill Potter's occupation?
Bill Potter was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Potter. https://biography.guide/bill-potter-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Potter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-potter-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Potter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-potter-australian-rules-football-player/.
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