Jack Smith (footballer, born 1885)

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Jack Smith
Personal information
Full name John Smith [1]
Date of birth 1885
Place of birth Fulwood, England
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1906–1907 Moor Park
1907–1908 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
1908–1910 Portsmouth
1910–1921 Reading 230
Managerial career
1920–1922 Reading
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Smith was an English professional footballer who made over 230 appearances in the Southern and Football Leagues for Reading as a right back. [1] [2] He captained the club and later served as manager. [3] [4]

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    Reading

    Individual

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    References

    1. 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 270. ISBN   978-1905891610.
    2. 1 2 "Smith Jack Reading 1920". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 10 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    3. 1 2 "Hall of Fame". Star. Retrieved 9 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    4. "Managers of Reading FC". Reading FC. Retrieved 10 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)