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Bill McSpeerin
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1897, Fitzroy vs. , at |
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Fitzroy (1897-1904)
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William 'Bill' McSpeerin (DOB unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL.
McSpeerin was a rover and in 1903 became the first Fitzroy footballer to play in 100 VFL games. He had started out with the club in the VFA where he was a member of their 1895 premiership side. McSpeerin appeared in 10 out of a possible 14 games in the inaugural VFL season in 1897 and played in premierships the following two seasons. He was club captain in both 1901 and 1902 before retiring at the end of the 1904 season, his last game being Fitzroy's Grand Final win over Carlton.
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1898/99 Fitzroy Maroons Dual Premiership Players |
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