About Jackie Smith
Lived 1883 – 1916 (aged 32). Jackie Smith was a British association football player.
Family
In 1907, Smith married Annie Bosworth in Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull. They had five children. He was killed in action on 17 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, leaving a widow and five children. His two sons, Jack and Jim, went on to play professional rugby league for Hull Kingston Rovers. He has no known grave and is listed on the Loos Memorial in Pas-de-Calais, France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jackie Smith?
English footballer (1883-1916)
When was Jackie Smith born?
Jackie Smith was born on 29 September 1883 in Tyne and Wear.
When did Jackie Smith die?
Jackie Smith died on 4 September 1916.
What was Jackie Smith's occupation?
Jackie Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Jackie Smith?
Jackie Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jackie Smith (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackie Smith. https://biography.guide/jackie-smith-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jackie Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jackie-smith-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jackie Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jackie-smith-association-football-player/.
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