Harry Smith (footballer, born 1930)

Henry 'Harry' Smith (born 27 August 1930) is an English former footballer who played as an inside forward. He made 73 appearances in The Football League for his local club of Chester in the 1950s.

Harry Smith
Personal information
Full name Henry Stuart Smith
Date of birth (1930-08-27) 27 August 1930
Place of birth Chester, England
Playing position(s) Inside forward
Youth career
1944–1946 Chester
1946–1949 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Connah's Quay Nomads
????–1958 Chester 73 (7)
1958–???? Flint Town United
Pwllheli
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Smith spent time on the books of Chester and Liverpool after leaving school and then had a spell with Connah's Quay Nomads after serving with the Royal Air Force.[1] In the early 1950s he rejoined Chester, initially as an amateur and then as a part-time professional from 1955 as he combined playing with working as a milkman.[1]

He made his league debut on the final day of 1952–53 against Barrow and went on to score seven times in his 73 league appearances in the next five years. His final league appearance came against Hartlepools United on 28 December 1957, after which he left the club to set up his own milk business.[1] Smith dropped into non–league football with Flint Town United and then played for Pwllheli.[1]

Honours

Chester

  • Welsh Cup runners–up: 1954–55 (played in final replay).[2]
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References
  1. Player Memories, Chester City v Shrewsbury Town matchday programme, 18/2/95, p 15
  2. Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. pp. stats section (54–55). ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
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