Bill T. Downie
Bill Downie (3 April 1904 – 26 November 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bill Downie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas William Downie | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 26 November 1952 (aged 48) | ||
| Place of death | Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Carlton District | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1927 | Carlton | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Downie was born Thomas William McKenna, the son of Katherine McKenna (1890–1932) and took the name Downie when his mother married Albert Cornelius Downie in 1908.
Downie died in an accident when a trench he was working in collapsed.
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