Chris Smith (Australian footballer) explained

Chris Smith
Birth Date:1955 9, df=yes
Originalteam:Beverley Hills
Debutdate:Rd 6, 1973
Debutteam:Fitzroy
Debutopponent:Hawthorn
Debutstadium:Junction Oval
Statsend:1982
Years1:1973–1982
Club1:Fitzroy
Games Goals1:163 (58)

Chris Smith (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1973 and 1982.

Primarily playing as a centre half-back, Smith was notable for playing for most of his career in a helmet, after suffering migraines after being knocked out three times in his first three years.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: The hat fits, says battered Rod Ashman. 1 April 2011. Jon. Anderson.