About Jim Smith
Lived 1937 – 2002 (aged 64). Jim Smith was a British association football player.
James Alexander Grant Smith (16 October 1937 – 10 April 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played as a central defender for Preston North End and Stockport County.
Smith was signed by Preston from his hometown club in 1956, making his first-team debut in the 1958-59 season.
Smith played in the 1964 FA Cup final.
Honours Preston North End FA Cup runner-up: 1963–64
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Smith?
Scottish footballer, born 1937
When was Jim Smith born?
Jim Smith was born on 16 October 1937 in Arbroath.
When did Jim Smith die?
Jim Smith died on 10 April 2002.
What was Jim Smith's occupation?
Jim Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Smith?
Jim Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Smith (footballer, born 1937)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Smith. https://biography.guide/jim-smith-association-football-player-1937/
MLA: "Jim Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-smith-association-football-player-1937/.
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