About Ron Smillie
Lived 1933 – 2005 (aged 71). Ron Smillie was a British association football player.
Ronald Drummond Smillie (27 September 1933 – 17 August 2005) was an English footballer who scored 32 goals from 205 appearances in the Football League playing for Barnsley (in two spells) and Lincoln City. He played on the right wing. After leaving Barnsley he moved into the Southern League with Chelmsford City, Margate, Folkestone Town and Dartford.
Smillie's son Neil also played football professionally.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Smillie?
Footballer (1933-2005)
When was Ron Smillie born?
Ron Smillie was born on 27 September 1933 in Grimethorpe.
When did Ron Smillie die?
Ron Smillie died on 17 August 2005 in Broomfield.
What was Ron Smillie's occupation?
Ron Smillie was an association football player.
What nationality was Ron Smillie?
Ron Smillie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Smillie. https://biography.guide/ron-smillie/
MLA: "Ron Smillie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-smillie/.
Chicago: "Ron Smillie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-smillie/.
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