William Smith
English footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Loughborough, Notts County and Nottingham Forest
About William Smith
Lived 1868 – 1907 (aged 38). William Smith was a British association football player.
William Smith (10 November 1868 – 28 September 1907), informally known as "Tich Smith",
He was named as a reserve for England's annual match against Scotland in 1891, and scored four goals in an unofficial international match against a touring 'Canada' team (which actually included several American players) later that year; however, he never received a full cap for his country.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Smith?
English footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Loughborough, Notts County and Nottingham Forest (1868-1907)
When was William Smith born?
William Smith was born on 10 November 1868 in Sawley.
When did William Smith die?
William Smith died on 28 September 1907 in Nottingham.
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 1868)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smith. https://biography.guide/william-smith-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-smith-association-football-player/.
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