About Billy Payne
Lived 1881 – 1967 (aged 85). Billy Payne was an australian rules football player.
William John Payne (25 December 1881 – 22 July 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1900s.
Recruited from Footscray via Numurkah, Payne was a half-back flanker and played in Carlton's losing 1904 VFL Grand Final in his debut season.
He was one of Carlton's stars in their 1906 VFL Grand Final premiership, being awarded best on ground honours.
Also used at centre half-back and full back, Payne played in both of Carlton's 1907 VFL Grand Final and in their 1908 VFL Grand Final wins to complete a hat-trick of flags.
He played for Ararat after leaving Carlton.
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Who was Billy Payne?
Australian rules footballer
When was Billy Payne born?
Billy Payne was born on 25 December 1881 in Numurkah.
When did Billy Payne die?
Billy Payne died on 22 July 1967 in Frankston.
What was Billy Payne's occupation?
Billy Payne was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: Billy Payne (footballer)
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MLA: "Billy Payne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-payne/.
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