Bill Barton (footballer)
Australian rules footballer
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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 | ||
| Born | 15 March 1936 | ||
| Original teams | Granya, Victoria, 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 a combined 484 senior games in the Tallangatta & District Football League, Ovens and Murray Football League, Farrer Football League and the Hume Football League, played in seven premierships and was coach in five premierships too - Jindera - 1964 and 1965, Brocklesby - 1969 and Walla Walla - 1973 and 1974.[2] Barton also coached Mangoplah / Cookadinia and Burrumbuttock.[3]
He was inducted into the Hume Football League - Hall of Fame in 2016.[4]
Brother of Colin Barton, who played with Geelong Football Club and George Barton who played with Hawthorn Football Club.
