Billy Barham | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William Barham | ||
Date of birth | 7 April 1952 | ||
Original team(s) | Hamilton | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1974–75 | Melbourne | 12 (14) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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