Billy Dalton

William Francis (Billy) Dalton (1888-1956) was a pioneer rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League in the 1911-12 & 1914 seasons.

Career

Billy Dalton, a Lock and Paddington Junior, played for the Eastern Suburbs club the year that club won its first premiership in 1911, he was also a member of their second premiership side in 1912.

He finished his career at Glebe in 1914.

William Dalton is recognised as being the Sydney Roosters clubs 58th player.

His bother, Barney Dalton, also played with the club.

References

Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 609. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.

Eastern Suburbs squad – 1911 NSWRFL Premiers (1st title)

1. Fred Kinghorn 2. Barney Dalton 3. John Campbell 4. Dally Messenger (Ca./Co.) 5. Eddie White 6. Herbie Collins 7. Leslie Cody 8. Larry O'Malley 9. Sandy Pearce 10. Mick Frawley 11. Eddie Griffiths 12. Charlie Lees 13. Billy Dalton

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