About Bob Mercer
Lived 1889 – 1926 (aged 36). Bob Mercer was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert Mercer (21 September 1889 – 23 April 1926) was a Scottish footballer who played for Leith Athletic, Heart of Midlothian, Dunfermline Athletic and Scotland. Mercer served in the British armed forces during the First World War, but he was a victim of a gas attack and did not fully recover.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Mercer?
Scottish footballer (1889-1926)
When was Bob Mercer born?
Bob Mercer was born on 21 September 1889 in Avonbridge.
When did Bob Mercer die?
Bob Mercer died on 23 April 1926 in Selkirk.
What was Bob Mercer's occupation?
Bob Mercer was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Bob Mercer?
Bob Mercer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Mercer (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Mercer. https://biography.guide/bob-mercer/
MLA: "Bob Mercer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mercer/.
Chicago: "Bob Mercer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mercer/.
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