Dick Smith
English professional footballer who played as a centre forward
About Dick Smith
Lived 1877 – 1959 (aged 82). Dick Smith was a British association football player.
Richard Smith (29 October 1877 – 10 December 1959) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward. He started his career with hometown club Workington before moving to Football League side Burnley in 1904.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Dick Smith's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Dick Smith's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Smith?
English professional footballer who played as a centre forward (1877-1959)
When was Dick Smith born?
Dick Smith was born on 29 October 1877 in Workington.
When did Dick Smith die?
Dick Smith died on 10 December 1959 in Workington.
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 1877)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Smith. https://biography.guide/dick-smith/
MLA: "Dick Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-smith/.
Chicago: "Dick Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-smith/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC