Bill Barton (footballer)
Bill Barton (born 15 March 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Bill Barton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Bill Barton | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1936 | ||
| Original team(s) | Granya, North Albury | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1955–56 | North Melbourne | 2 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1956. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bill went onto play 484 senior games in the Ovens and Murray Football League and the Hume Football League, played in seven premierships and was coach in three premierships too. He was inducted into the Hume FNL - Hall of Fame in 2016.
Brother of Colin Barton, who played with Geelong Football Club and George Barton who played with Hawthorn Football Club.
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- Bill Barton's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bill Barton at AustralianFootball.com
- Hume FNL - Hall of Fame
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