About Billy Smith
Born 1882. Billy Smith was a British association football player.
William Alfred Smith (April 1882 – after 1912) was an English professional footballer who made 38 appearances in the Football League playing for West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham. He played as a right-sided forward.
Smith was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He began his football career with Old Hill Wanderers and Worcester City before joining Second Division champions West Bromwich Albion in 1902. He played 21 league games for the club before dropping back into non-league football with Brierley Hill Alliance. A period with Birmingham Combination club Nuneaton Town preceded a third spell at Coventry.
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Who was Billy Smith?
English football forward, born 1882
When was Billy Smith born?
Billy Smith was born on 1 April 1882 in West Bromwich.
What was Billy Smith's occupation?
Billy Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Smith?
Billy Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Smith (footballer, born 1882)
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