About Sam Smith
Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 83). Sam Smith was a British association football player.
Samuel James William Smith (14 November 1904 – June 1988) was an English footballer who played at inside-forward for Cradley Heath, Cardiff City, Port Vale, Hull City, and Millwall.
Career Smith was an England schoolboy international during World War I. He played for Darby End Victoria and Birmingham & District League side Cradley Heath, before joining Cardiff City in February 1924. He played just four games at the Old Recreation Ground in the later half of the 1927–28 season, before being given a free transfer in May 1928.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Smith?
English footballer (1904-1988)
When was Sam Smith born?
Sam Smith was born on 14 November 1904 in Stafford.
When did Sam Smith die?
Sam Smith died on 1 June 1988 in Falmouth.
What was Sam Smith's occupation?
Sam Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Smith?
Sam Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Smith (footballer, born 1904)
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