About Billy Balmer
Lived 1877 – 1937 (aged 59–60). Billy Balmer was a British association football player.
Career Balmer was a tough-tackling full-back. He joined Everton in 1897 from South Shore and went on to play 331 games, scoring one goal. His brother Bob – four years his junior – also played for Everton. His nephew, Jack, attained fame with local rivals Liverpool. In 1912, 35-year-old Balmer joined Chester in the Lancashire Combination, but he left after just two games as he was deemed to be too slow and past his best.
In 1921, Balmer was appointed as trainer at Huddersfield Town and progressed to become a coach with the club.
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Who was Billy Balmer?
English footballer (1877-1937)
When was Billy Balmer born?
Billy Balmer was born on 12 July 1877 in Liverpool.
When did Billy Balmer die?
Billy Balmer died in 1937 in Huddersfield.
What was Billy Balmer's occupation?
Billy Balmer was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Balmer?
Billy Balmer was British.
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