Simmons was born in
West Bromwich and turned professional with
West Bromwich Albion in April 1898. On 3 September 1900 Simmons became the first Albion player to score at
The Hawthorns, when he equalised Derby County player
Steve Bloomer's goal in a 1–1 draw. He moved to
West Ham United for £700 in July 1904 and made 34 league apps scoring 8 goals (1 FA cup app, 0 goals), but returned to Albion for £600 just ten months later. He joined
Chesterfield Town in March 1907 and went on to play for
Wellington Town and Canadian side Royal Rovers. He died in
Wednesbury in 1937. He became the top scorer in First Division 1901–02 by scoring 23 goals. ==References==