Billy Mercer (footballer, born 1888)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Mercer | ||
| Date of birth | 27 May 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Prescot, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 June 1956 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Worthing, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1908–1909 | Grosvenor | ||
| 1909– | Prescot | ||
| –1914 | Prescot Athletic | ||
| 1914–1924 | Hull City | 193 | (0) |
| 1924–1928 | Huddersfield Town | 71 | (0) |
| 1928–1929 | Blackpool | 19 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Henry Mercer (27 May 1888 – 5 June 1956) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Hull City, Huddersfield Town and Blackpool. An all-round sportsman, he notably played for Hull Cricket Club and was a prominent snooker player in Yorkshire.