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Billy Mercer (footballer, born 1896)

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Billy Mercer
Personal information
Full name William Mercer
Date of birth (1896-03-14)14 March 1896
Place of birth Preston, England
Date of death 1975 (aged 78–79)
Height 5 ft 7+12 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

William Mercer (14 March 1896 — 1975) was an English footballer. He made over 100 Football League appearances for Preston North End.

References

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  1. ^ Pavo (20 August 1923). "Prospects of the clubs in the First Division of the League. Preston North End". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ "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.