George Smith
English football goalkeeper who played professionally from 1953 to 1970
About George Smith
Born 1936. George Smith is a British association football player.
George Henry Smith (born 13 April 1936) is an English former professional football goalkeeper who made 435 appearances in the Football League.
Smith was born in Nottingham, and began his career with local minor side Dale Rovers before attracting the attentions of Football League club Notts County. He signed for the club in July 1953 but did not make his debut until the 1955-56 season, although before long he established himself as number one, a position he held for over a decade. He left the club in the 1967 close season to play three seasons as first choice at Hartlepool.
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Who is George Smith?
English football goalkeeper who played professionally from 1953 to 1970
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 13 April 1936 in Nottingham.
What is George Smith's occupation?
George Smith is an association football player.
What nationality is George Smith?
George Smith is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (footballer, born 1936)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Smith. https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-player-1936/
MLA: "George Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-player-1936/.
Chicago: "George Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-player-1936/.
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