Bill McCarthy (6 August 1874 – 21 November 1940) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). References Sources Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 8th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. Essendon Football Club profile Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Fitzroy Football Club players Essendon Football Club players Footscray Football Club (VFA) players 1874 births 1940 deaths