Arthur Smith (footballer, born 1887)

English footballer (1887–after 1914)

Arthur SmithPersonal information

Date of birth|  1887
Place of birth|  Stourbridge, England
Height|  5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Position(s)|  Outside left
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
|  Brierley Hill Alliance|  |
1911–1912|  Queens Park Rangers|  35|  (8)
1912–1914|  Birmingham|  51|  (3)
1914–19??|  Brierley Hill Alliance|  |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Arthur R. Smith (1887 – after 1914) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside left for Birmingham in the Football League. Born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, Smith combined football with a career as a schoolteacher. Popularly known as "Nipper", he was renowned for his pace and for his ability to cross the ball early.[2][3]

## References

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1. ^ "The coming of the big ball: the Second Division: Birmingham". Athletic News. Manchester. 18 August 1913. p. 5 - via British Newspaper Archive.
2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 241\. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
3. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 124\. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.

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