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Bill Potter

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Bill Potter
Personal information
Full name William Potter
Date of birth (1872-02-08)8 February 1872
Place of birth Lucknow, Victoria
Date of death 26 September 1970(1970-09-26) (aged 98)
Place of death Prahran, Victoria
Position(s) Follower
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1898–1902 Fitzroy 60 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William Potter (8 February 1872 – 26 September 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family

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The son of David Potter, and Joanna Potter, née Fyffe, William Potter was born at Lucknow, Victoria on 8 February 1872.

Football

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Potter, a follower, made his debut in 1898. He played in each of the first three VFL Grand Finals: in the 1898 premiership team, the 1899 premiership team, and the losing 1900 Grand Final team.

References

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  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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