About Alan Smith
Lived 1939 – 2016 (aged 77). Alan Smith was a British association football player.
Alan Smith (8 June 1939 – 27 August 2016) was an English professional footballer who spent his entire professional career with Torquay United. A centre half, he made 278 appearances in the English Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Smith?
English professional footballer, born 1939
When was Alan Smith born?
Alan Smith was born on 8 June 1939 in Birkenhead.
When did Alan Smith die?
Alan Smith died on 7 September 2016 in Torquay.
What was Alan Smith's occupation?
Alan Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Alan Smith?
Alan Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Smith (footballer, born 1939)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Smith. https://biography.guide/alan-smith-association-football-player-1939/
MLA: "Alan Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-smith-association-football-player-1939/.
Chicago: "Alan Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alan-smith-association-football-player-1939/.
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