Billy Smith (footballer, born 1882)
William Alfred Smith (April 1882 – after 1912) was an English professional footballer who made 38 appearances in the Football League playing for West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham.[1] He played as a right-sided forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Alfred Smith | ||
| Date of birth | April 1882 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Old Hill Wanderers | |||
| Worcester City | |||
| 1902–1905 | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | (2) |
| 1905–190? | Brierley Hill Alliance | ||
| 190?–1907 | Tipton Excelsior | ||
| 1907–1908 | Coventry City | ||
| 1908–1909 | Birmingham | 17 | (5) |
| 1909–1912 | Coventry City | ||
| 1912–1913 | Nuneaton Town | ||
| 1913–19?? | Coventry City | ||
| Tipton Excelsior | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Smith was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He began his football career with Old Hill Wanderers and Worcester City before joining Second Division champions West Bromwich Albion in 1902.[2] He played 21 league games for the club before dropping back into non-league football with Brierley Hill Alliance.[1] In 1908 he returned to the Football League with Birmingham, where he formed a useful partnership with Benny Green. He lost his place when Jack Wilcox arrived, and moved back to Coventry City. A period with Nuneaton Town preceded a third spell at Coventry.[2]
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