Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1901) explained

Jimmy Smith
Fullname:James McQueen Anderson Smith
Birth Date:28 November 1901
Birth Place:Leith, Scotland
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Position:Goalkeeper
Height:5ft 11in
Youthclubs1:Rosyth Juniors
Years3:1925–1926
Years4:1929–1930
Years5:1930–1931
Years6:1931–1932
Caps1:?
Caps2:?
Caps3:30
Goals3:0
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Caps5:31
Goals5:0
Caps6:1
Goals6:0

James McQueen Anderson Smith (28 November 1901 – 9 April 1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Rosyth Juniors, Rosyth Recreation, East Fife, Tottenham Hotspur, St Johnstone, Norwich City and Ayr United.[2]

Football career

Smith played for Rosyth Juniors and later at Rosyth Recreation before joining East Fife. In 1925 he signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played in a total of 31 matches in all competitions.[3] [4] After leaving White Hart Lane, Smith had spells at St Johnstone[5] and Norwich City where he made a further 31 appearances before ending his football career at Ayr United.

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=AOqcDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22jimmy+smith&pg=PA395 The Spurs Alphabet
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . soccerdata . 1-899468-63-3. 243.
  3. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_azofplayers.html Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players
  4. https://www.11v11.com/players/james-smith-47963/ James Smith
  5. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.