About Bill Scott
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 78). Bill Scott was an australian rules football player.
William Edgar Scott (19 February 1890 – 17 March 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Scott, described as "a tramway employee who hails from Bairnsdale" "with some reputation as a follower", played three games for Fitzroy in the middle of the 1912 season.
Scott subsequently transferred to Fitzroy Juniors where he played for the 1913 season . In 1914 he tried out with St Kilda but in June 1914 he transferred from St Kilda to Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association.
In 1915 Scott re-appeared in VFL ranks with Essendon, this time making four appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Scott?
Australian rules footballer, born 1890
When was Bill Scott born?
Bill Scott was born on 19 February 1890 in Bairnsdale.
When did Bill Scott die?
Bill Scott died on 17 March 1968 in St Kilda.
What was Bill Scott's occupation?
Bill Scott was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Scott (footballer, born 1890)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Scott. https://biography.guide/bill-scott-australian-rules-football-player-1890/
MLA: "Bill Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-scott-australian-rules-football-player-1890/.
Chicago: "Bill Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-scott-australian-rules-football-player-1890/.
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