Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1901)

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Jimmy Smith
Personal information
Full name James McQueen Anderson Smith
Date of birth 28 November 1901(1901-11-28)
Place of birth Leith, Scotland
Date of death 1964
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
?-? Rosyth Juniors
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
?–? Rosyth Recreation ?
?-? East Fife ?
1925–1926 Tottenham Hotspur 30
?-? St Johnstone ?
1930 Norwich City 31
?-? Ayr United ?
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

James McQueen Anderson 'Jimmy' Smith (28 November 1901–1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Rosyth Juniors, Rosyth Recreation, East Fife, Tottenham Hotspur, St Johnstone, Norwich City and Ayr United.[1]

Football career

Smith played for Rosyth Juniors and later at Rosyth Recreation before joining East Fife. In 1925 the goalkeeper signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played in a total of 31 matches in all competitions.[2] After leaving White Hart Lane, Smith had spells at St Johnstone and Norwich City where he made a further 31 appearances before ending his football career at Ayr United.

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 243. ISBN 1899468633. 
  2. ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 30 July 2009