About Rodney Smithson
Lived 1943 – 2024 (aged 80). Rodney Smithson was a British association football player.
Rodney Smithson (9 October 1943 – 21 August 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Oxford United and Arsenal. While at Oxford, he played 156 league games. After retirement, he went on to be player-manager at Witney Town. Smithson died on 21 August 2024, at the age of 80.
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Who was Rodney Smithson?
English footballer ( 1943-2024)
When was Rodney Smithson born?
Rodney Smithson was born on 9 October 1943 in Leicester.
When did Rodney Smithson die?
Rodney Smithson died on 22 August 2024.
What was Rodney Smithson's occupation?
Rodney Smithson was an association football player.
What nationality was Rodney Smithson?
Rodney Smithson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rodney Smithson. https://biography.guide/rodney-smithson/
MLA: "Rodney Smithson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rodney-smithson/.
Chicago: "Rodney Smithson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rodney-smithson/.
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