About Bobby Smith
Lived 1922 – 1992 (aged 69). Bobby Smith was an Irish association football player.
Robert Patrick Smith (31 August 1922 – 27 March 1992) was an Irish soccer player during the 1940s.
Smith played for Bohemians during the 1940s in the League of Ireland and was a member of the 1945 Bohemian Inter City Cup winning team against Belfast Celtic at Dalymount Park. Smith joined a select group when he represented Ireland at the 1948 Olympic Games and scored a flying header against the Netherlands in the preliminary round. In 1951, he moved to Canada to join Toronto East End Canadians of the National Soccer League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Smith?
Irish footballer
When was Bobby Smith born?
Bobby Smith was born on 31 August 1922.
When did Bobby Smith die?
Bobby Smith died on 27 March 1992.
What was Bobby Smith's occupation?
Bobby Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Smith?
Bobby Smith was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Smith (Irish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Smith. https://biography.guide/bobby-smith-association-football-player-1922/
MLA: "Bobby Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-smith-association-football-player-1922/.
Chicago: "Bobby Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-smith-association-football-player-1922/.
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