George Smith (footballer, born 1921)
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George Beacher Smith[1] (7 February 1921 – 14 July 2013) was an English footballer who played in the inside forward position. He played for Manchester City and Chesterfield between 1946 and 1958.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Beacher Smith | ||
Date of birth | (1921-02-07)7 February 1921 | ||
Place of birth | Fleetwood, England | ||
Date of death | 14 July 2013(2013-07-14) (aged 92) | ||
Position(s) | Inside-forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1946–1951 | Manchester City | 166 | (75) |
1951–1958 | Chesterfield | 250 | (98) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Smith was born in Fleetwood, Lancashire. He signed for Manchester City in May 1938, but had to wait until 1946 before making his debut in an official first-team match because of World War II. He went on to play 166 league games for City, and scored 75 goals. In October 1951, he moved to Chesterfield, where he spent the rest of his professional career. He played 250 league games and scored 98 league goals for the Spireites. After leaving Chesterfield in 1958, he joined non-league Mossley.[2]
In 1946, he scored all four goals in a Manchester derby win against United, who were sharing City's ground, Maine Road, after United's ground, Old Trafford, suffered bomb damage during World War II.
After finishing his playing career he assumed management responsibilities. In 1964 he became Manager of football team Prestwich Heys A.F.C., currently a semi-professional football club based in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England.