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Billy Smith

1906 – 1963

English association football player

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About Billy Smith

Lived 1906 – 1963 (aged 56–57). Billy Smith was a British association football player.

William Henry Smith (9 June 1906 – 1983) was an English footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for South Shields, Portsmouth and Stockport County.

Smith, who played in either full-back position, spent the majority of his career at Portsmouth, having previously played League football for South Shields.

After leaving Portsmouth in 1937, he joined Stockport County, where he played 36 times in four seasons (although his two appearances in 1939–40 were subsequently struck from the record as League football was abandoned due to the outbreak of World War II). Younger brother Sep played for Leicester City, and played against his brothers in the semi-final of the competition. Tom played for South Shields and later played for Manchester United and Northampton Town. Joe played reserve football for Leicester and later played for Watford.

Honours Portsmouth FA Cup runner-up: 1933–34

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1963, Whitburn, South Tyneside
Also known as
William Henry Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Billy Smith?

English association football player (1905-1963)

When was Billy Smith born?

Billy Smith was born on 9 June 1906 in Whitburn.

When did Billy Smith die?

Billy Smith died in 1963 in Whitburn, South Tyneside.

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

· Wikipedia: Billy Smith

· Wikidata: Q18148449

· DBpedia: Billy Smith (footballer, born 1906)

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