Kenneth Smith (7 December 1927 – 6 December 2018) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenneth Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Consett, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 December 2018 (aged 90) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–1949 | Annfield Plain | ||
| 1949–1952 | Blackpool | 0 | (0) |
| 1952–1959 | Gateshead | 256 | (75) |
| 1959–19?? | Ashington | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Smith started his career with non-league Annfield Plain before signing for Blackpool in April 1949. Without making a first team appearance, Smith moved to Gateshead in August 1952. He scored a total of 79 goals in 269 appearances in league and cup competitions for Gateshead between 1952 and 1959. Smith later played non-League football with Ashington. He died on 6 December 2018, at the age of 90.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Tributes paid to Durham headteacher and former professional footballer". The Northern Echo. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- "allfootballers.com". Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- "Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database". Retrieved 29 December 2009.
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