About Billy Palmer
Lived 1888 – 1955 (aged 66–67). Billy Palmer was a British association football player.
William Palmer (1887–1955) was an English professional footballer who played for eight different clubs in over a seventeen-year span that was interrupted by the First World War.
Originally from Barnsley, Palmer joined his home town club in 1907 but left after less than a full season without having played any first team League games to join Mexborough Town in March 1908. Just three months later he joined First Division side Nottingham Forest, with whom he made his Football League debut.
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Who was Billy Palmer?
English footballer (1888-1955)
When was Billy Palmer born?
Billy Palmer was born in 1888 in Barnsley.
When did Billy Palmer die?
Billy Palmer died in 1955.
What was Billy Palmer's occupation?
Billy Palmer was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Palmer?
Billy Palmer was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Palmer. https://biography.guide/billy-palmer/
MLA: "Billy Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-palmer/.
Chicago: "Billy Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-palmer/.
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