Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1901)

James McQueen Anderson Smith (28 November 1901 – 9 April 1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Rosyth Juniors, Rosyth Recreation, East Fife, Tottenham Hotspur, St Johnstone, Norwich City and Ayr United.[2]

Jimmy Smith
Personal information
Full name James McQueen Anderson Smith
Date of birth (1901-11-28)28 November 1901
Place of birth Leith, Scotland
Date of death April 9, 1964(1964-04-09) (aged 62)[1]
Place of death Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Rosyth Juniors
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rosyth Recreation ?
East Fife ?
1925–1926 Tottenham Hotspur 30 (0)
1929–1930 St Johnstone 3 (0)
1930–1931 Norwich City 31 (0)
1931–1932 Ayr United 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Smith played for Rosyth Juniors and later at Rosyth Recreation before joining East Fife. In 1925 he signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played in a total of 31 matches in all competitions.[3][4] After leaving White Hart Lane, Smith had spells at St Johnstone[5] and Norwich City where he made a further 31 appearances before ending his football career at Ayr United.

References

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  1. ^ The Spurs Alphabet (page 395), Bob Goodwin; Lulu.com, 2017; ISBN 9780954043421
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 243. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 3 December 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ James Smith, 11v11.com
  5. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)