Mike Smith (footballer, born 1935)

Michael J. Smith, known as Mike Smith (22 September 1935 – 22 April 2013) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. Active between 1956 and 1966, Smith made over 150 appearances in the Football League for two clubs.

Mike Smith

Personal information
Date of birth	(1935-09-22)22 September 1935
Place of birth	Quarndon, England
Date of death	22 April 2013(2013-04-22) (aged 77)
Position(s)	Centre half
Youth career
	Derby County
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1957–1961	Derby County	22	(0)
1961–1966	Bradford City	134	(0)
	Crewton Sports
	Lockheed Leamington
Total		156	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Quarndon, Smith played for Derby County, Bradford City, Crewton Sports and Lockheed Leamington.^[1][2] For Bradford City, he made 134 appearances in the Football League; he also made 2 FA Cup appearances.^[3]

Later life and death

Smith died on 22 April 2013, at the age of 77.^[4][5]

Sources

• Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

1. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
2. Frost, p. 407
3. Frost, p. 388
4. "Mike Smith 1935 – 2013". Bradford City A.F.C. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
5. "Death of former Bradford City defender Mike Smith". Telegraph & Argus. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.