Date of birth 31 January 1885 Name Bill Busbridge 1904–1912 Essendon | Years Club Height/Weight 183 cm / 83 kg Died June 12, 1943 | |
Date of death 12 June 1943(1943-06-12) (aged 58) Role Australian Rules Footballer Original team Essendon Association Football Club (Victorian Football League) | ||
Bill Busbridge (31 January 1885 – 12 June 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the early days of the Victorian Football League (VFL). A centre half back and part-time ruckman, he was also known by his nickname "Buzzy".
He was a premiership player with the Essendon in 1911 when they beat Collingwood by a single goal.
After debuting at the age of 16, Busbridge went on to win back-to-back Best and Fairests in 1908 and 1909.
He represented Victoria in the inaugural Australasian Football championships in Melbourne, in August 1908.
A knee injury forced him to retire prematurely in 1912.
In 2002 an Essendon panel chose him at 14th in their "Champions of Essendon" selection.
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