Wilf Smith (footballer, born 1917)

Wilf Smith
Personal information
Full name Wilfred Smith
Date of birth (1917-04-18)18 April 1917
Place of birth Hanley, England
Date of death 4 May 1995(1995-05-04) (aged 78)
Place of death Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Hot Lane Juniors
Sneyd Colliery
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1950 Port Vale 87 (0)
Buxton
Stafford Rangers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wilfred Smith (18 April 1917 – 4 May 1995) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Port Vale either side of World War II. He made 164 appearances for the club in league and cup competitions and later played for Buxton and Stafford Rangers.