Pat Barr
Essendon
AFL career
3 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1898 v FIT14 May 1898
- Most recent
- R7 1898 v COL18 June 1898
Stats
Bio
A local product recruited from the Essendon Juniors, William "Snowy" Barr was a rover who earned a brief opportunity at the top level during the VFL's second season. He made his debut in 1898, managing to snag a goal during his three senior appearances before departing the club at the end of the year. Barr continued his career in the VFA, first crossing to Williamstown in 1899 and later lining up for the Essendon Association club. While his on-field impact at the elite level was fleeting, he remained a prominent figure in the local community long after his playing days, notably serving as the inaugural superintendent of the Essendon swimming baths upon their opening in 1915.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Feb 1878
- Died
- 05 Sept 1945 (aged 67y 214d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Moonee Ponds, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA local product recruited from the Essendon Juniors, William "Snowy" Barr was a rover who earned a brief opportunity at the top level during the VFL's second season. He made his debut in 1898, managing to snag a goal during his three senior appearances before departing the club at the end of the year. Barr continued his career in the VFA, first crossing to Williamstown in 1899 and later lining up for the Essendon Association club. While his on-field impact at the elite level was fleeting, he remained a prominent figure in the local community long after his playing days, notably serving as the inaugural superintendent of the Essendon swimming baths upon their opening in 1915.