About Conway Smith
Lived 1926 – 1989 (aged 62–63). Conway Smith was a British association football player.
William Conway Smith (13 July 1926 – 1989) was an English footballer born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, who played as an inside forward for Huddersfield Town, Queens Park Rangers and Halifax Town in the Football League, and in non-league football for Nelson.
Smith, the son of Huddersfield Town and England footballer Billy Smith, signed for Huddersfield on professional forms in 1945, and made his debut in the 1947–48 season. His progress was interrupted by a broken leg sustained in January 1949, and in March 1951, after "a lengthy spell" on the transfer list, he joined Queens Park Rangers. He played 174 league games for QPR, scoring 81 goals, before transferring to Halifax Town in 1956, where he achieved a similar record.
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Who was Conway Smith?
Professional footballer (1926-1989)
When was Conway Smith born?
Conway Smith was born on 13 July 1926 in Huddersfield.
When did Conway Smith die?
Conway Smith died in 1989.
What was Conway Smith's occupation?
Conway Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Conway Smith?
Conway Smith was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Conway Smith. https://biography.guide/conway-smith/
MLA: "Conway Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/conway-smith/.
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