Edwin Smith (footballer)

Edwin 'Ted' Smith was an English footballer who most notably played for Crystal Palace as a striker.

Ted Smith
Personal information
Full name Edwin Smith
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Playing position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Unknown–1911 Hull City A.F.C.
1911–1920 Crystal Palace F.C. 192 (124)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Born in Birmingham, Smith first started his career at Hull and was then spotted by Crystal Palace and was signed in 1911. Smith was regarded as one of Palace's greatest strikers and is their second all-time top goalscorer, with 124 goals.[2]

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