About Clyde Smith
Lived 1901 – 1935 (aged 33). Clyde Smith was an Australian australian rules football player and police officer.
Clyde James Smith (28 January 1901 – 5 January 1935) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Smith made one appearance for Collingwood in the 1921 VFL season and six in the 1922 VFL season, then left the club to coach Cobram.
Smith coached Rochester in 1924.
A police constable, Smith was accidentally shot and killed by a colleague's firearm while on duty in Frankston on 5 January 1935.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clyde Smith?
Australian rules footballer
When was Clyde Smith born?
Clyde Smith was born on 28 January 1901.
When did Clyde Smith die?
Clyde Smith died on 5 January 1935 in Frankston.
What was Clyde Smith's occupation?
Clyde Smith was an australian rules football player and police officer.
What nationality was Clyde Smith?
Clyde Smith was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Clyde Smith (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clyde Smith. https://biography.guide/clyde-smith/
MLA: "Clyde Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clyde-smith/.
Chicago: "Clyde Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clyde-smith/.
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