About Bill Smith
Born 1897. Bill Smith was a British association football player.
William Thomas Smith (9 April 1897 – after 1924) was an English professional footballer.
Career During his amateur career, Smith played in 17 finals, and captained the Third Army team in Germany when he was stationed in Koblenz after the armistice during the First World War. He started his professional career with Hull City in 1921. After making no appearances for the club, he joined Leadgate Park.
He joined York City in the Midland League in July 1922, where he scored the club's first goal in that competition. He made 75 appearances for the club in the Midland League and five appearances in the FA Cup before joining Stockport County in 1925, where he made no league appearances.
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Who was Bill Smith?
English association football player, born 1897
When was Bill Smith born?
Bill Smith was born on 9 April 1897 in Langley Park.
What was Bill Smith's occupation?
Bill Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Smith?
Bill Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Smith. https://biography.guide/bill-smith-association-football-player/
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