Billy McCarter

William McCarter (23 October 1888 – 4 September 1941) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Billy McCarter
Personal information
Full name William McCarter
Date of birth (1888-10-23)23 October 1888
Place of birth Geelong, Victoria
Date of death 4 September 1941(1941-09-04) (aged 52)
Place of death Geelong, Victoria
Original team(s) East Geelong (GDFA)
Debut Round 1, 1913, Geelong
vs. Richmond
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1913–15; 1921–24 Geelong 114 (7)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1924.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A back pocket player, McCarter made his debut for Geelong in 1913 in round 1 against Richmond at Corio Oval.[1] He did not play from 1916 to 1920 because of war service but was at his best when he returned in 1921, supposedly being named Geelong's club champion. He certainly won such an award in 1923,[2] before retiring the following season. During his career he represented Victoria five times at interstate football.

References
  1. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1913/091419130426.html
  2. "Warrnambool Races". The Argus. Melbourne. 17 January 1924. p. 4. Retrieved 20 November 2011 – via National Library of Australia.


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