Wilf Smith (footballer, born 1917)

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.

[1] He made his Third Division North debut in the 1936–37 season, before playing 21 league games in the 1937–38 campaign.

[1] He guested for Nottingham Forest and Southend United during World War II.

[1] He finished his career playing for non-League sides Buxton and Stafford Rangers, before becoming a scout for Portsmouth.