Billy Bischoff

William James 'Billy' Bischoff (1912–1988) was an Australian rugby league player of the 1930s.

Billy 'Bok' Bischoff was a five-eighth for the Balmain Tigers for four years between 1937-1940. He won a premiership with Balmain, playing in the winning 1939 Grand Final team.^[1] His son, Billy Bischoff, Jr. also played for the Balmain Tigers in the 1960s.

Billy Bischoff died on 15 September 1988, aged 75.^[2]

References

↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclpoedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
↑ Sydney Morning Herald : Death Notice 17/9/1988

Balmain squad – 1939 NSWRFL Premiers (7th title)

1. Hec Day 2. Sid Goodwin (c) 3. Jack Winchester 4. Frank Hyde 5. Tom Bourke 6. Billy Bischoff 7. Jim Quealey 8. Dawson Buckley 9. George Watt 10. Dave Manning 11. Athol Smith 12. Bill "Bunny" Johnson 13. Jack Redman Coach: Bill Kelly

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 6/11/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.