About Wilf Smith
Lived 1918 – 1968 (aged 50). Wilf Smith was a British association football player.
Wilfred Smith (7 April 1918 – 14 April 1968) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.
Career Smith began his career as an amateur with Clevedon Town before turning professional with Bristol Rovers. Smith spent ten years at Rovers and, because League football was suspended due to the Second World War, only made a total of 26 appearances in the Football League for them. Smith signed for Newport County in December 1946 in a swap deal involving Ken Wookey. At Newport, Smith made a further 9 League appearances. Smith later played in Wales with Abergavenny Thursdays.
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Who was Wilf Smith?
British association football player (1918-1968)
When was Wilf Smith born?
Wilf Smith was born on 7 April 1918 in England.
When did Wilf Smith die?
Wilf Smith died on 14 April 1968 in Pucklechurch.
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 1918)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilf Smith. https://biography.guide/wilf-smith/
MLA: "Wilf Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilf-smith/.
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