Bob Archer (7 March 1899 – 1982) was a football left half back. Born in Swindon, Archer was the first schoolboy of the town to be awarded an England cap when he played for the team against Wales at Watford in 1913. In 1916, he lied about his age to be admitted into the Army for the First World War and was later invalided back into civilian life after being gassed. His professional football career began at Bristol Rovers before he transferred to his home club of Swindon Town in 1920. Archer made his début for the club in March 1921 against Northampton.