Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1930) explained

Jimmy Smith
Fullname:James Harold Smith
Birth Date:16 December 1930
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Winger
Clubs1:Shildon
Years2:1951–1955
Clubs2:Chelsea
Caps2:19
Goals2:3
Years3:1955–1958
Clubs3:Leyton Orient
Caps3:37
Goals3:3
Totalcaps:56
Totalgoals:6

James Harold Smith (6 December 1930 – 7 January 2022) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Shildon, Chelsea and Leyton Orient.[1] [2]

At the time of his death on 7 January 2022, aged 91, he was Chelsea's oldest surviving player, succeeded by Len Casey.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jimmy Smith . 24 June 2022 . www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
  2. Web site: James Smith Player Profile on Stamford-Bridge.com. stamford-bridge.com.
  3. Web site: Jimmy Smith 1930–2022 | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club. ChelseaFC.