About Bill Thorpe
Lived 1894 – 1953 (aged 58). Bill Thorpe was an australian rules football player.
William Francis Thorpe (7 January 1894 – 6 January 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Thorpe also played with Footscray, Port Melbourne, Northcote, Prahran and Camberwell in the Victorian Football Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Thorpe?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Thorpe born?
Bill Thorpe was born on 7 January 1894 in West Melbourne.
When did Bill Thorpe die?
Bill Thorpe died on 6 January 1953 in Fitzroy.
What was Bill Thorpe's occupation?
Bill Thorpe was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Thorpe. https://biography.guide/bill-thorpe/
MLA: "Bill Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-thorpe/.
Chicago: "Bill Thorpe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-thorpe/.
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