About Bill Taylor
Lived 1902 – 1978 (aged 76). Bill Taylor was an australian rules football player.
William Taylor (2 June 1902 – 27 October 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Taylor grew up on his parents farm outside Smeaton, Victoria. Being a tall lad he started playing football with the local side, Smeaton. After four years he transferred to Golden Point in the Ballarat league.
During the annual Geelong district versus Ballarat district charity match he was noticed by Geelong recruiters.
Moving to Geelong where he trained to be a wool classer, Taylor had ankle issues that restricted his only season in the VFL. Tall for the era, Taylor could play at both ends of the ground. He could also ruck. He was a fine mark and a long kick of the football.
He left Geelong under a cloud after being left off the club's training list.
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Who was Bill Taylor?
Australian rules footballer (1902–1978)
When was Bill Taylor born?
Bill Taylor was born on 2 June 1902.
When did Bill Taylor die?
Bill Taylor died on 27 October 1978.
What was Bill Taylor's occupation?
Bill Taylor was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Taylor (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Taylor. https://biography.guide/bill-taylor-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-taylor-australian-rules-football-player/.
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