Billy Briscoe
Australian footballer
About Billy Briscoe
Lived 1892 – 1943 (aged 51). Billy Briscoe was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
William Leslie Briscoe (11 January 1892 – 18 May 1943 ) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Briscoe came to Richmond from South Australian club West Torrens. He made 26 appearances for Richmond, over four seasons, during World War I. He later played for Brunswick, Port Melbourne and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). From 1926 to 1928, Briscoe was a VFL boundary umpire, then a goal umpire in 1929. He officiated in a total of 51 league games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Briscoe?
Australian footballer (1892-1943)
When was Billy Briscoe born?
Billy Briscoe was born on 11 January 1892 in Preston.
When did Billy Briscoe die?
Billy Briscoe died on 18 May 1943 in Mentone.
What was Billy Briscoe's occupation?
Billy Briscoe was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
What nationality was Billy Briscoe?
Billy Briscoe was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Billy Briscoe (Australian footballer)
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