About Dick Smith
Lived 1889 – 1939 (aged 49–50). Dick Smith was a British association football player.
Career Smith was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Newcastle Town before joining Stoke in 1913. In his first season with the club Smith hit ten goals in the Southern League and managed the same amount the following season helping the club win the league and with it re-gaining their place in the Football League. He left the club at the end of the season and joined the army.
Career statistics
Honours Stoke Southern Football League Division Two champion: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Smith?
English footballer who played for Stoke (1889-1939)
When was Dick Smith born?
Dick Smith was born in 1889 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did Dick Smith die?
Dick Smith died in 1939 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Dick Smith's occupation?
Dick Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Smith?
Dick Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Smith (footballer, born 1889)
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