George W. Smith (footballer)

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George W. Smith
Personal information
Place of birth Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
? Parkhead F.C.
1921–1932 Chelsea 351 (0)
1932?–? East Fife ?

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


George W. Smith was a Scottish-born footballer who played as a full back in the Football League in the 1920s and 1930s.[1]

Born in Parkhead, Glasgow, he started out with his local side Parkhead F.C., before enjoying a long career with Chelsea.[1]

Smith joined Chelsea in 1921 and went on to play 351 league matches for them (370 in all senior games) until 1932.[2] Whilst at the club, he played in three FA Cup games where Chelsea defeated opposition from a higher league.[3]

After leaving Chelsea he played for Scottish side East Fife.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ↑ "George Smith". Player database. Chelsea FC. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Steve Porter (2008). "Chelsea". The Giant Killers. Retrieved 4 April 2011.


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