Jack Smith (footballer, born 1936)

Jack Smith

Personal information
Full name	John Smith
Date of birth	24 April 1936
Place of birth	West Hartlepool, England
Date of death	23 May 2008 (aged 72)
Playing position	Forward, Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1953–1960	Hartlepools United	124	(50)
1960–1961	Watford
1961–1964	Swindon Town	109	(48)
1964–1966	Brighton & Hove Albion	88	(33)
1966–1968	Notts County
1968–1971	Margate	114	(30)
1971–1974	Ramsgate
Teams managed
1971–1974	Ramsgate
1975	Bath City
1976–1977	Swindon Town youth squad[1]
1978–1979	Margate
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

John "Jack" Smith (24 April 1936 – 23 May 2008)^[2][3] was an English football player and manager from West Hartlepool. As a forward and midfielder, he was noted for his effective passing and aerial ability.^[2]

He played for Hartlepools United, Watford, Swindon Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County, Margate, and Ramsgate. He became player-manager of Ramsgate in 1971, and later managed Bath City, Swindon Town's youth squad, and Margate.^[2]

After retiring from managing, he ran a tea room and worked as a taxi driver in Thanet. He died in Margate on 23 May 2008.^[2][3]

References

1. Plowman, Paul (6 May 2014). "The List: 17 Swindon Town players named Smith". Swindon Advertiser: This is Swindon Town FC. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
2. "Jack Smith". Margate FC History. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
3. "Jack Smith". Margate FC. Retrieved 12 December 2014.