Billy Robinson (Australian footballer)
William Rupert Clarence Robinson (13 August 1890 – 14 March 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Billy Robinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Rupert Clarence Robinson | ||
| Date of birth | 13 August 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 March 1969 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Preston, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Footscray (VFA) | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1915–1918 | Carlton | 30 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Robinson was the centre half-back in Carlton's 1915 premiership team.[1] He also played in the 1916 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost.[2]
He won the Stawell Gift in 1914.[3]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Billy Robinson
- De Bolfo, Tony (20 April 2014). "... and here's to you, Mr. Robinson".
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