William Burgess (second ¼ 1897[4] – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s.

He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow, as a prop.

[1] Bill Burgess' birth was registered in Barrow-in-Furness district, Lancashire, England.

[3] Bill Burgess is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee.

Following his retirement from playing rugby league, Bill Burgess was the Landlord of the Washington Hotel,[6] Roose Road, Barrow-in-Furness