About Sam Small
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 81). Sam Small was a British association football player.
Samuel John Small (15 May 1912 – 19 December 1993) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward in the Football League for Birmingham, West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Born in Gosta Green, Birmingham, Small started his career at Bromsgrove Rovers. He made six league appearances for Birmingham before signing for West Ham United in 1937. He scored the only goal in the Football League War Cup final against Blackburn Rovers in 1940.
After 116 league and cup appearances and 41 goals for the east London club, Small transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in March 1948 and made 38 league appearances without return.
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Who was Sam Small?
English footballer (1912-1993)
When was Sam Small born?
Sam Small was born on 15 May 1912 in Birmingham.
When did Sam Small die?
Sam Small died on 19 December 1993 in Birmingham.
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Sam Small was an association football player.
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Sam Small was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Small. https://biography.guide/sam-small/
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