William Smith
English footballer who played for Bradford City and Stoke
About William Smith
Lived 1886 – 1956 (aged 69–70). William Smith was a British association football player.
Career Smith started his football career at his local sides in Lancashire, Darwen and Nelson before joining Bradford City and Huddersfield Town. In 1909 he joined Stoke who at the time were playing in the Southern Football League after being liquidated in 1908 which forced the club to drop out of the Football League. He made a perfect start as he scored four goals on his debut in an 11–0 win against Merthyr Tydfil. He went on to be a prolific goal scorer for Stoke and scored 60 goals in 138 matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Smith?
English footballer who played for Bradford City and Stoke (1886-1956)
When was William Smith born?
William Smith was born in 1886 in Lostock Hall.
When did William Smith die?
William Smith died in 1956.
What was William Smith's occupation?
William Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was William Smith?
William Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Smith (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smith. https://biography.guide/william-smith-association-football-player-1886/
MLA: "William Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-smith-association-football-player-1886/.
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