About Herbert Smith
Lived 1877 – 1951 (aged 73). Herbert Smith was a British association football player and cricketer.
Career He was born in Witney, Oxfordshire, and was a member of the English team, which won the gold medal in the football tournament. He had previously made four appearances for the full England team in 1905 and 1906.
Smith played for a number of clubs including Reading and Oxford City as well as short spells with Football League clubs Stoke in 1902 and Derby County in 1906.
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Derby County 1906–07 First Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Smith?
English footballer (1877-1951)
When was Herbert Smith born?
Herbert Smith was born on 22 November 1877 in Witney.
When did Herbert Smith die?
Herbert Smith died on 6 January 1951 in Witney.
What was Herbert Smith's occupation?
Herbert Smith was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Herbert Smith?
Herbert Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herbert Smith (footballer, born 1877)
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