Robert Balmer (born 1 January 1882) was an English professional

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who played for Everton between 1903 and 1912. His brother Billy and nephew

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were also professional footballers. In the 1903–04 season Balmer scored an own goal, the final goal of an

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game, allowing

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to progress to the next round.

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1882 births Year of death missing Footballers from Liverpool English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks English Football League players Everton F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1880s-stub