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| Full name | William James Bischoff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1912-10-26)26 October 1912 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 15 September 1988(1988-09-15) (aged 75) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Billy Bischoff Jr. (son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
William James Bischoff (1912–1988) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
Playing career
Billy 'Bok' Bischoff was a five-eighth for Balmain between 1937 and 1940. He won a premiership with Balmain, playing in the winning 1939 Grand Final team. His son, Billy Bischoff Jr. also played for the Balmain Tigers in the 1960s.
Death
Bischoff died on 15 September 1988, aged 75.
References
- "William Bischoff - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- Sydney Morning Herald : Death Notice 17/9/1988
| Balmain squad – 1939 NSWRFL Premiers (7th title) | |
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