About Joe Smith
Lived 1908 – 1993 (aged 84–85). Joe Smith was a British association football player.
Joseph Kirby Smith (11 June 1908 – 1993) was an English footballer who played as a left-back in the Football League for Watford.
Smith played reserve football for Leicester City and later played for Watford, making his only Third Division South appearance in the final game of the 1930–31 season.
He later played football and cricket for Bentley Engineering, captaining both teams, and played amateur football in Leicester. Sep also played for Leicester City, Tom played for South Shields, and later for Manchester United and Northampton Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Smith?
(1908-1993)
When was Joe Smith born?
Joe Smith was born on 11 June 1908 in Whitburn.
When did Joe Smith die?
Joe Smith died in 1993.
What was Joe Smith's occupation?
Joe Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Smith?
Joe Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Smith (footballer, born 1908)
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