About Bill Walker
Lived 1883 – 1971 (aged 88). Bill Walker was an Australian australian rules football player.
William John Walker (25 May 1883 – 17 July 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A ruck shepherd, Walker was a best and fairest winner at Fitzroy in 1909. He was a member of premiership sides in 1904, 1905 and 1913, the latter as club captain. He was the last surviving player on either team from the 1906 VFL Grand Final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Walker?
Australian rules footballer, born 1883
When was Bill Walker born?
Bill Walker was born on 25 May 1883 in Sebastopol.
When did Bill Walker die?
Bill Walker died on 17 July 1971 in Windsor.
What was Bill Walker's occupation?
Bill Walker was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Walker?
Bill Walker was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1883)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Walker. https://biography.guide/bill-walker-australian-rules-football-player-1883/
MLA: "Bill Walker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-walker-australian-rules-football-player-1883/.
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