William Smith (23 June 1887 – 21 March 1929) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre-forward for various clubs in the years immediately prior to the First World War.
At Griffin Park, he soon gained a reputation as a prolific goal-scorer with 12 goals from 27 appearances.
[3] In the 1913 close-season, he moved to the south coast to join Southampton and made his debut for the "Saints" in the opening match of the 1913–14 season.
Smith was recalled for a further five matches in December/January without managing to score and lost his place again, this time to new signing Arthur Hollins.
[4] In the summer of 1914, Smith returned to Yorkshire to join Halifax Town of the Midland League.