Mike Smith (footballer, born 1935)
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Quarndon, England | ||
| Date of death | 22 April 2013 (aged 77) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Derby County | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1961 | Derby County | 22 | (0) |
| 1961–1966 | Bradford City | 134 | (0) |
| Crewton Sports | |||
| Lockheed Leamington | |||
| Total | 156 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Quarndon, Smith played for Derby County, Bradford City, Crewton Sports and Lockheed Leamington.[1][2] For Bradford City, he made 134 appearances in the Football League; he also made 2 FA Cup appearances.[3]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Frost, p. 407
- Frost, p. 388
- "Mike Smith 1935 – 2013". Bradford City A.F.C. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- "Death of former Bradford City defender Mike Smith". Telegraph & Argus. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
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