About Alf Smith
Lived 1880 – 1941 (aged 60–61). Alf Smith was a British association football player.
Career Smith Initially signed for Stoke from Burton United in 1904, he made his League debut against Nottingham Forest in March 1904 but however he failed to impress the management team and left for Wrexham. Four years later, after serving with Crewe Alexandra he returned to the Victoria Ground, a much wiser and experienced footballer. In the 1910–11 season Smith scored an impressive 35 goals in 44 games for Stoke. Whilst he struggled to reach them highs in the following two seasons and scored 16 goals in 1913–14 and left Stoke after the 1914–15 season. He scored 72 goals for Stoke in all competitions making him one of Stoke most prolific goal scorers. He later took up cricket and became vice captain of Longton Cricket Club.
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Who was Alf Smith?
English footballer (1880-1941)
When was Alf Smith born?
Alf Smith was born in 1880 in Longton.
When did Alf Smith die?
Alf Smith died in 1941.
What was Alf Smith's occupation?
Alf Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Alf Smith?
Alf Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alf Smith (footballer, born 1880)
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