Ken Smith (footballer, born 1927)

Kenneth Smith (7 December 1927 – 6 December 2018) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.

Ken Smith
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Smith
Date of birth (1927-12-07)7 December 1927
Place of birth Consett, England
Date of death 6 December 2018(2018-12-06) (aged 90)
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19??–1949 Annfield Plain
1949–1952 Blackpool 0 (0)
1952–1959 Gateshead 256 (75)
1959–19?? Ashington
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Smith started his career with non-league Annfield Plain before signing for Blackpool in April 1949. Without making a first team appearance, Smith moved to Gateshead in August 1952. He scored a total of 79 goals in 269 appearances in league and cup competitions for Gateshead between 1952 and 1959. Smith later played non-League football with Ashington. He died on 6 December 2018, at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. "Tributes paid to Durham headteacher and former professional footballer". The Northern Echo. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2023.


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