Billy Bischoff Jr.

Billy Bischoff, Jr. was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. His father, Billy Bischoff also played for Balmain and was a member of the 1939 premiership winning team.

Billy Bischoff
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Bischoff
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Centre, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1957–65 Balmain 151 34 0 0 102
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1961 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1962 NSW City 1 0 0 0 0
1967–68 NSW Country 2 0 0 0 0
As of 26 April 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

Bischoff made his first grade debut for Balmain in 1957. In 1958, Bischoff played at five-eighth in the clubs preliminary final loss scoring a try against St George. In 1961, Bischoff was selected to play for New South Wales against Queensland and featured in one game. At club level, Balmain reached the preliminary final against Western Suburbs but were defeated 8-5 with Bischoff playing at centre. In 1962, Bischoff was selected to play for NSW City.

In 1963, Balmain reached the semi final but were defeated by Parramatta. The following season in 1964, Balmain reached the grand final after defeating North Sydney and Parramatta. Bischoff played at halfback in the final as Balmain took a shock halftime lead over St George before Saints came back in the second half to win 11-6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bischoff left Balmain at the end of 1965 having played 151 games for the club.

In 1966, Bischoff joined West Tamworth in the New South Wales country competition as captain-coach. He was selected in 1967 and 1968 for the NSW Country side. Bischoff retired from playing at the end of 1968.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "William Bischoff Jnr - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  4. "Dragons Win 1964 Premiership!". www.dragons.com.au.
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