About Fred Smith
Lived 1879 – 1905 (aged 25). Fred Smith was a British cricketer.
Fred Smith (18 December 1879 – 20 October 1905) was an English first-class cricketer, who played thirteen matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1903. He also played for the Yorkshire Second XI in 1903 and 1904.
Born in Yeadon, Yorkshire, England, Smith was a left-handed batsman, who scored 292 runs at 16.22, with a best of 55 against Kent. Smith also scored 51 against Somerset and took three catches.
Smith died in October 1905 in Nelson, Lancashire, England, aged 25.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Smith?
English cricketer born in 1879
When was Fred Smith born?
Fred Smith was born on 18 December 1879 in Yeadon.
When did Fred Smith die?
Fred Smith died on 20 October 1905 in Nelson.
What was Fred Smith's occupation?
Fred Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Fred Smith?
Fred Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Smith (cricketer, born 1879)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Smith. https://biography.guide/fred-smith-cricketer/
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