About Edwin Smith
Edwin Smith was a British association football player.
Edwin 'Ted' Smith was an English footballer who most notably played for Crystal Palace as a striker.
Born in Birmingham, Smith first started his career at Hull and was then spotted by Crystal Palace and was signed in 1911. Smith was regarded as one of Palace's greatest strikers and is their second all-time top goalscorer, with 124 goals.
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Who was Edwin Smith?
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Edwin Smith was born in Birmingham.
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Edwin Smith was an association football player.
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Edwin Smith was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edwin Smith. https://biography.guide/edwin-smith-association-football-player/
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