George Smith (footballer, born 1921) explained

George Smith
Fullname:George Beacher Smith
Birth Date:7 February 1921
Birth Place:Fleetwood, England
Position:Inside-forward
Years1:1946–1951
Caps1:166
Goals1:75
Years2:1951–1958
Caps2:250
Goals2:98

George Beacher Smith[1] (7 February 1921 – 14 July 2013) was an English footballer who played in the inside forward position. He played for Manchester City and Chesterfield between 1946 and 1958.

Smith was born in Fleetwood, Lancashire. He signed for Manchester City in May 1938, but had to wait until 1946 before making his debut in an official first-team match because of World War II. He went on to play 166 league games for City, and scored 75 goals. In October 1951, he moved to Chesterfield, where he spent the rest of his professional career. He played 250 league games and scored 98 league goals for the Spireites. After leaving Chesterfield in 1958, he joined non-league Mossley.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman, Barry . The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 . 2005 . Queen Anne Press . 1-85291-665-6 . 571.
  2. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player3/georgesmith1.html George Smith