Billy Irwin
Australian rules footballer
About Billy Irwin
Lived 1884 – 1946 (aged 62). Billy Irwin was an Australian australian rules football player, school teacher and vicar.
William Henry Irwin (14 October 1884 – 17 October 1946) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Irwin played two games of football for Melbourne in 1911 and was also a keen cricketer. He enlisted in the artillery in World War I, subsequently becoming a chaplain. He later was a teacher at Trinity Grammar School, Victoria and St Peter's College, Adelaide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Irwin?
Australian rules footballer
When was Billy Irwin born?
Billy Irwin was born on 14 October 1884 in Footscray.
When did Billy Irwin die?
Billy Irwin died on 17 October 1946 in North Adelaide.
What was Billy Irwin's occupation?
Billy Irwin was an australian rules football player, school teacher and vicar.
What nationality was Billy Irwin?
Billy Irwin was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Irwin (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Irwin. https://biography.guide/billy-irwin/
MLA: "Billy Irwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-irwin/.
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