Full name William Herbert King Position(s) Wingman Date of birth 17 August 1920 Name Billy King | Original team(s) Ascot Vale Died August 23, 1990 Height/Weight 178 cm / 76 kg | |
Date of death 23 August 1990(1990-08-23) (aged 70) Role Australian Rules Footballer | ||
William Herbert 'Billy' King (17 August 1920 – 23 August 1990) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1940s. King, who started his career at South Melbourne in 1940, was recruited from Ascot Vale. Primarily a wingman, he participated in the famous 1945 'Bloodbath' Grand Final which South Melbourne lost to Carlton. In 1947 he represented Victoria at the Hobart Carnival and was selected in the 'Sporting Life' Team of the Year.
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