Goals: 4
Games: 6 (Mark Pennings Vol 4)
Career: 1891
Billy Beggs former Clifton F.C. and ex Fitzroy F. C. 1889-1890.
The Collingwood Forever web site says he was recruited from Britannia and Carlton to Collingwood.
1891 May 09
Beggs named in Carlton squad to play Fitzroy at Fitzroy.
1891 May 16
Beggs named in Carlton squad to play Port Melbourne on the M.C.G.
1891 May 23
Beggs scored a goal in the victory over Melbourne at the M.C.G.
1891 CFC Annual Report, Beggs scored 4 goals during the season.
William Beggs was a regular in the Carlton squads for matches in the first half of 1891.
His last entry is for the July 11 match against South Melbourne at the M.C.G.
1893 May 13
The VFA Permit Committee granted W. Beggs a transfer to Collingwood.
Played 19 games and kicked 3 goals for the 'Woods.
Image; Courtesy of Collingwood Forever web site.
This "sketch" is from Trove, The Sportsman June 23 (p6) 1891, is taken from the above photo.
Ballarat Star 22 July 1904 (p3) reports W. Beggs postmaster at Ballarat East, an old Carlton player.