William Edward McCreary Jr. (born April 15, 1960) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 12 games in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1980–81 season.
He played two seasons of hockey for the Colgate University in the NCAA before signing a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in June 1980.
He then split the 1980–81 season between the New Brunswick Hawks of the AHL and the Maple Leafs.
In those twelve games, he scored one goal, had no assists, and added four penalty minutes.
Bill McCreary is most remembered for his open-ice hit on Wayne Gretzky on January 3, 1981.