Mike Smith (footballer, born 1935)
English former professional footballer, born 1935
Intro | English former professional footballer, born 1935 | |
A.K.A. | Michael "Mike" Smith | |
A.K.A. | Michael "Mike" Smith | |
Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
was | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 22 September 1935, Derby | |
Death | 23 April 2013 (aged 77 years) |
Michael J. Smith, known as Mike Smith (22 September 1935 – 22 April 2013) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. Active between 1956 and 1966, Smith made over 150 appearances in the Football League for two clubs.
Born in Quarndon, Smith played for Derby County, Bradford City, Crewton Sports and Lockheed Leamington. For Bradford City, he made 134 appearances in the Football League; he also made 2 FA Cup appearances.
Smith died on 22 April 2013, at the age of 77.