Chris Smith (Australian footballer)

Australian rules footballer

For the footballer drafted by Fremantle from Queensland, see Chris Smith (Australian footballer, born 1988).

Australian rules footballer

Chris Smith

Personal information
Date of birth|  (1955-09-29) 29 September 1955 (age 69)
Original team(s)|  Beverley Hills
Debut|  Rd 6, 1973, Fitzroy vs. Hawthorn, at Junction Oval
Playing career1
Years|  Club|  Games (Goals)
1973–1982|  Fitzroy|  163 (58)

1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982.

Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Chris Smith (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1973 and 1982.

Primarily playing as a centre half-back, Smith was notable for playing for most of his career in a helmet, after suffering migraines after being knocked out three times in his first three years.[1]

## References

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1. ^ Anderson, Jon (1 April 2011). "The hat fits, says battered Rod Ashman".

## External links

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* Chris Smith's playing statistics from AFL Tables

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