| Full name: | Robert Willis Smithson |
| Born: | 23rd January 1930, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, England |
| Died: | 20th January 2003, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England |
| Batting: | Left-hand batsman |
| Education: | Bow School, Durham; Durham School; St John's College, Cambridge University |
| Occupation: | Classics master at Durham School then solicitor in Newcastle |
| Clubs: | South Northumberland (1949-1953, 1955-1972); Durham City (1954) |
| Other Sports: | Rugby Union for Rockcliff, Cambridge University, Durham |
| Teams: | Northumberland (Minor Counties Championship: 1951-1966); All teams |
| Northumberland cap: 1955 |
| Lists of matches and more detailed statistics |