About Fred Smith
Lived 1926 – 2017 (aged 90). Fred Smith was a British association football player.
Frederick Edward Smith (7 May 1926 – 6 February 2017) was an English footballer who played in the Football League in the 1940s and 1950s as a centre forward for Derby County, Sheffield United, Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Bradford City.
Football career Smith was born in Draycott, Derbyshire, and started his professional career at Derby County,
After five seasons with Sheffield United, he joined Manchester City in May 1952, moving on to Grimsby Town in September. At Grimsby, playing in the Third Division North, he scored 24 goals from 50 League appearances in two years, before spending one season with Bradford City.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Smith?
English footballer born in 1926
When was Fred Smith born?
Fred Smith was born on 7 May 1926 in Draycott.
When did Fred Smith die?
Fred Smith died on 6 February 2017 in New South Wales.
What was Fred Smith's occupation?
Fred Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Smith?
Fred Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Smith (footballer, born May 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Smith. https://biography.guide/fred-smith-association-football-player-1926/
MLA: "Fred Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-smith-association-football-player-1926/.
Chicago: "Fred Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-smith-association-football-player-1926/.
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