Bill Patterson
Carlton
AFL career
5 games0 goals
- Debut
- R8 1897 v FIT26 June 1897
- Most recent
- R13 1898 v FIT13 Aug 1898
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Bio
A foundation member of Carlton's inaugural VFL squad, Bill Patterson holds a permanent place in history as a bridge between the club's VFA and VFL eras. Born in the rural Victorian town of Learmonth and recruited from Rainbow, Patterson was already part of the setup at Princes Park when the Blues joined the breakaway competition in 1897. He featured in five senior matches across the league's first two seasons, playing a utility role in a side that struggled to find its footing against the competition's powerhouses. While he failed to impact the scoreboard during his brief tenure, Patterson's contribution during this uncertain formative period cements his status as a pioneer of the Navy Blues.
Profile
- Full name
- Bill A. Patterson
- Born
- 13 Sept 1873
- Died
- 17 Dec 1939 (aged 66y 95d)
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Bio
1 revisionA foundation member of Carlton's inaugural VFL squad, Bill Patterson holds a permanent place in history as a bridge between the club's VFA and VFL eras. Born in the rural Victorian town of Learmonth and recruited from Rainbow, Patterson was already part of the setup at Princes Park when the Blues joined the breakaway competition in 1897. He featured in five senior matches across the league's first two seasons, playing a utility role in a side that struggled to find its footing against the competition's powerhouses. While he failed to impact the scoreboard during his brief tenure, Patterson's contribution during this uncertain formative period cements his status as a pioneer of the Navy Blues.