Billy Balmer (29 July 1875 – February 1961) was an English footballer who played as a right-back for Everton, as well as the England national side.[1] His brother Bob played alongside him for Everton and his nephew was Jack Balmer.
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.[2]
His only England appearance came in a 1–1 draw with Ireland in 1905.
Balmer spent the 1909–10 and 1910–11 seasons in the Southern League with Croydon Common, making 64 appearances and scoring four goals.[2] 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.[3]
In 1921, Balmer was appointed as trainer at Huddersfield Town and progressed to become a coach with the club.[2]