William Mercer (8 November 1874 – 9 September 1932) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath and Hibernian. He also played in the Football League for Glossop. After his retirement as a player, Mercer served Cowdenbeath as trainer and was secretary of junior club Vulcan Rovers.
Personal life Mercer worked as a miner and died after coming off his shift at Donibristle Colliery in 1932.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHibernian1898–99Scottish First Division920092Cowdenbeath1904–05Northern League0070701905–06Scottish Second Division187101911907–08169902591908–09910091Total43171005317Career total52191006219
Honours
Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame
References