About Wilf Smith
Lived 1917 – 1995 (aged 78). Wilf Smith was a British association football player.
Wilfred Smith (18 April 1917 – 4 May 1995) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Port Vale either side of World War II. He made 164 appearances for the club in league and cup competitions and later played for Buxton and Stafford Rangers.
Career Smith joined Port Vale from Sneyd Colliery in October 1936. He made his Third Division North debut in the 1936–37 season, before playing 21 league games in the 1937–38 campaign.
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1936–37 Third Division North
1937–38 Third Division North
1938–39 Third Division South
1939–40
1945–46
1946–47 Third Division South
1947–48 Third Division South
1948–49 Third Division South
1949–50 Third Division South
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilf Smith?
Footballer (1917-1995)
When was Wilf Smith born?
Wilf Smith was born on 18 April 1917 in Hanley.
When did Wilf Smith die?
Wilf Smith died on 4 May 1995 in Hartshill.
What was Wilf Smith's occupation?
Wilf Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Wilf Smith?
Wilf Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wilf Smith (footballer, born 1917)
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