Billy Mercer (footballer, born 1896)
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William Mercer (14 March 1896 — 1975) was an English footballer. He made over 100 Football League appearances for Preston North End.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Mercer | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Date of death | 1975 (aged 78–79) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half[2] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1919–1925 | Preston North End | 113 | (0) |
| 1925 | Blackpool | 1 | (0) |
| Lancaster Town | |||
| Boston Town | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ Pavo (20 August 1923). "Prospects of the clubs in the First Division of the League. Preston North End". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- ^ "Billy Mercer : Preston North End : Biography". Spartacus Educational. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013.
- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.