Mike Smith (footballer, born 1935) explained

Mike Smith
Birth Date:	22 September 1935
Birth Place:	Quarndon, England
Position:	Centre half
Youthclubs1:	Derby County
Years1:	1957–1961
Clubs1:	Derby County
Caps1:	22
Goals1:	0
Years2:	1961–1966
Clubs2:	Bradford City
Caps2:	134
Goals2:	0
Clubs3:	Crewton Sports
Clubs4:	Lockheed Leamington
Totalcaps:	156
Totalgoals:	0

Michael J. Smith, known as Mike Smith (22 September 1935 – 22 April 2013) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. Active between 1956 and 1966, Smith made over 150 appearances in the Football League for two clubs.

Career

Born in Quarndon, Smith played for Derby County, Bradford City, Crewton Sports and Lockheed Leamington.^{[1] [2]} For Bradford City, he made 134 appearances in the Football League; he also made 2 FA Cup appearances.^[3]

Later life and death

Smith died on 22 April 2013, at the age of 77.^{[4] [5]}

Sources

• Book: Frost, Terry. Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. 1988. 0-907969-38-0.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. 24 April 2013.
2. Frost, p. 407
3. Frost, p. 388
4. Web site: Mike Smith 1935 – 2013. 22 April 2013. Bradford City A.F.C.. 24 April 2013.
5. Web site: Death of former Bradford City defender Mike Smith. 23 April 2013. Telegraph & Argus. 24 April 2013.