About Les Smith
Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 80–81). Les Smith was a British association football player.
Leslie Smith (2 October 1920 – 2001) was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town and Oldham Athletic.
Smith began his career as an amateur at Stockport County, but left the club without making an appearance for the club. In March 1946, he joined Huddersfield Town, where he spent three years before moving to Oldham Athletic where he spent seven seasons, playing close to 200 first-team games.
He died in 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Smith?
English footballer, born 1920
When was Les Smith born?
Les Smith was born on 2 October 1920 in Manchester.
When did Les Smith die?
Les Smith died in 2001 in England.
What was Les Smith's occupation?
Les Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Smith?
Les Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Smith (footballer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Smith. https://biography.guide/les-smith-association-football-player-1920/
MLA: "Les Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-smith-association-football-player-1920/.
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