George Smith
English footballer who played for Manchester City (1946-1951) and Chesterfield
About George Smith
Lived 1921 – 2013 (aged 92). George Smith was a British association football player.
George Beacher Smith (7 February 1921 – 14 July 2013) was an English footballer who played in the inside forward position. He played for Manchester City and Chesterfield between 1946 and 1958. He went on to play 166 league games for City, and scored 75 goals. In October 1951, he moved to Chesterfield, where he spent the rest of his professional career. He played 250 league games and scored 98 league goals for the Spireites. After leaving Chesterfield in 1958, he joined non-league Mossley.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Smith?
English footballer who played for Manchester City (1946-1951) and Chesterfield (1951-1958)
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 7 February 1921 in Fleetwood.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 14 July 2013.
What was George Smith's occupation?
George Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was George Smith?
George Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Smith. https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-player-1921/
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