William Arley Smith (January 3, 1912 – June 20, 1999) was a professional American football player. He played

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at the University of Washington and was selected by the All-America Board, ''Liberty'' magazine, and the

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as a first-team end on the

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. He also played professional football at the end position for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals. He was born in Seattle.

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1912 births 1999 deaths American football ends Chicago Cardinals players Washington Huskies football players Players of American football from Seattle {{widereceiver-1910s-stub