Jim Smith (footballer, born 1937)
James Alexander Grant Smith (16 October 1937 – 10 April 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played as a central defender for Preston North End and Stockport County.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Alexander Grant Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Arbroath, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 10 April 2002 (aged 64)[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1969 | Preston North End | 314 | (13) |
| 1969–1972 | Stockport County | 78 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Smith was signed by Preston from his hometown club in 1956, making his first-team debut in the 1958-59 season.[2]
Smith played in the 1964 FA Cup Final.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Jim Smith at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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