About Granville Smith
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 87). Granville Smith was a British association football player.
Granville Smith (4 February 1937 – 22 August 2024) was a Welsh professional footballer. A speedy winger, he joined Newport County in 1960 from Bristol Rovers. He went on to make 241 Football League appearances for Newport scoring 38 goals. In 1968, he joined Bath City.
Following his retirement, Smith continued to live in Newport, working as a boiler attendant. He died on 22 August 2024, at the age of 87.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Granville Smith?
Welsh footballer (born 1937)
When was Granville Smith born?
Granville Smith was born on 4 February 1937 in Penrhiwceiber.
When did Granville Smith die?
Granville Smith died on 22 August 2024.
What was Granville Smith's occupation?
Granville Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Granville Smith?
Granville Smith was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Granville Smith. https://biography.guide/granville-smith/
MLA: "Granville Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/granville-smith/.
Chicago: "Granville Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/granville-smith/.
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