About Willie Smith
Lived 1885 – 1964 (aged 78). Willie Smith was a British cricketer.
Willie Smith (12 May 1885 – 8 May 1964) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1913.
Smith was born at Gringley-on-the-Hill, Nottinghamshire. He made his debut for Derbyshire in May 1913 against Lancashire when he made 8 and 2. His next and last game for the club was against Somerset, when he scored 1 and 2. Smith was a right-hand batsman and played 4 innings in 2 first-class matches with a total of 13 runs.
Smith died at Scawsby, Yorkshire at the age of 78.
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Who was Willie Smith?
cricketer (1885-1964)
When was Willie Smith born?
Willie Smith was born on 12 May 1885.
When did Willie Smith die?
Willie Smith died on 8 May 1964.
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Willie Smith was a cricketer.
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Willie Smith was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Smith. https://biography.guide/willie-smith-cricketer/
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