Bill Patterson
St Kilda
AFL career
11 games0 goals
- Debut
- R3 1911 v SME13 May 1911
- Most recent
- R7 1912 v FIT3 June 1912
Coaching career
1 games0 wins1 losses0 draws
- First
- R16 1938 v NTH13 Aug 1938
Stats
1912 | STK | 1 | 0.0 |
1911 | STK | 10 | 0.0 |
Bio
Hailing from Noorat in Victoria’s Western District, Bill Patterson’s playing tenure at the Junction Oval was brief, spanning just two seasons and 11 senior appearances during the club's lean pre-war era. While his on-field impact was limited—failing to register a goal across his short career—Patterson's true legacy at St Kilda was carved out through decades of off-field devotion. Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into a vital role as the Saints' head trainer, becoming a fixture in the rooms for the next generation of footballers. His unwavering loyalty was rewarded with a unique historical footnote in 1938 when he was called upon to coach the senior side for a single match against North Melbourne, stepping in for Ansell Clarke to cap off a lifetime of service to the crest.
Profile
- Full name
- Bill George Patterson
- Born
- 15 Sept 1888
- Died
- 17 Sept 1956 (aged 68y 2d)
- Birthplace
- Noorat, VIC
- Deathplace
- Warrnambool, VIC
Teams
Coaching
- St Kilda (Senior Coach)19381 games (W0 L1 D0), 0.0%
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Noorat in Victoria’s Western District, Bill Patterson’s playing tenure at the Junction Oval was brief, spanning just two seasons and 11 senior appearances during the club's lean pre-war era. While his on-field impact was limited—failing to register a goal across his short career—Patterson's true legacy at St Kilda was carved out through decades of off-field devotion. Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into a vital role as the Saints' head trainer, becoming a fixture in the rooms for the next generation of footballers. His unwavering loyalty was rewarded with a unique historical footnote in 1938 when he was called upon to coach the senior side for a single match against North Melbourne, stepping in for Ansell Clarke to cap off a lifetime of service to the crest.