Alex Smith (footballer, born 1947)

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Alex Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1947-05-11) 11 May 1947 (age 76)
Place of birth Thornhill, West Yorkshire, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Ossett Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1964–1968 Bradford City 93 (2)
1968–1970 Huddersfield Town 29 (0)
1970–1973 Southend United 130 (1)
1973–1975 Colchester United 51 (1)
1975–1976 Halifax Town 47 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alexander Smith (born 11 May 1947) is a former professional footballer, who played for Ossett Albion, Bradford City, Huddersfield Town, Southend United, Colchester United and Halifax Town.

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