Peter Somers (3 June 1878 – 27 November 1914) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Hamilton Academical and Scotland. Somers also played for the Scottish Football League XI three times. After retiring as a player, Somers became a director of Hamilton Academical.

Personal life

His son Billy Somers, also a footballer, was a Dominion of Canada Football Champion with Toronto Scottish in 1932. Another son John played briefly for Hearts. Somers became seriously ill in November 1914, requiring his left foot to be amputated. He died of complications from this operation on 27 November.

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