Career: 1898 - 1901
Debut: Round 1, 1898 vs South Melbourne, aged 24 years, 326 days
Carlton Player No. 45
Games: 47
Goals: 0
Last Game: Round 12, 1901 vs St Kilda, aged 27 years, 296 days
Height: ?
Weight: ?
DOB: 20 September, 1873
Bill Sharkey played 47 games commencing in Season 1898, but didn't manage to kick any goals in his 4 years in the seniors. He was born in Nth Melbourne, and played for Carlton Juniors, and then Fitzroy Juniors prior to be recruited by Carlton.
1902 The Argus 24 April reported that the VFL Permit Committee granted Bill a permit to play in Western Australia.
Sharkey passed away on the 15th May, 1946, aged 73.