About Stan Smith
Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 68–69). Stan Smith was a British association football player.
Football career Smith was born in Southampton and played football for various local sides leading to representative honours for the Hampshire F.A. In 1908, he joined Southampton for whom he gained a reputation for "accurately crossing the ball from awkward and seemingly impossible positions".
He spent the next two years in the reserves before he was recalled on New Year's Eve 1910, when he had a run of six matches as the forward line was shuffled around in the absence of Harry Brown.
Later career Smith abandoned his football career in 1911 and joined the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars, with whom he served during World War I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Smith?
English footballer (1887-1956)
When was Stan Smith born?
Stan Smith was born in 1887 in Southampton.
When did Stan Smith die?
Stan Smith died on 31 March 1956 in Compton and Shawford.
What was Stan Smith's occupation?
Stan Smith was an association football player.
What nationality was Stan Smith?
Stan Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stan Smith (footballer, born 1884)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Smith. https://biography.guide/stan-smith-association-football-player-1887/
MLA: "Stan Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-smith-association-football-player-1887/.
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