Wilfred Smith

Wilfrid Russell Smith (April 7, 1899 – August 3, 1976) was an American football player and sports journalist. He played professionally for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Muncie Flyers, Louisville Brecks, Hammond Pros and Chicago Cardinals. Smith played college football at DePauw University. He was a member of the Cardinals team that were NFL champions in 1925.

Early life and college Wilfrid Russell Smith was born on April 7, 1899, in Milroy, Indiana. He attended Huntington High School in Huntington, Indiana. He started two games for Muncie in 1921.

Personal life Smith joined the staff of Chicago Tribune in 1925. From 1926 to 1929, he compiled All-Pro teams for the newspaper. Smith served as sports editor for the Chicago Tribune from 1955 until 1966. He died following a long illness, on August 3, 1976, at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago.

Smith served in the United States Navy.