# Bill Potter

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For the American singer, actor, and television personality, see [Bill Potter (musician)](/source/Bill_Potter_(musician)).

**William Potter** (8 February 1872 – 26 September 1970) was an [Australian rules footballer](/source/Australian_rules_football) who played for the [Fitzroy Football Club](/source/Fitzroy_Football_Club) in the [Victorian Football League](/source/Australian_Football_League) (VFL).

## Family

The son of David Potter, and Joanna Potter, née Fyffe, William Potter was born at [Lucknow, Victoria](/source/Lucknow,_Victoria) on 8 February 1872.

## Football

Potter, a follower, made his debut in 1898. He played in each of the first three VFL Grand Finals: in the [1898 premiership team](/source/1898_VFL_Grand_Final#Teams), the [1899 premiership team](/source/1899_VFL_Grand_Final#Teams), and the [losing 1900 Grand Final team](/source/1900_VFL_Grand_Final#Teams).

## References

- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). *The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers*. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.

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