Full name John Smith Role Footballer, born 1936 Years Team Died May 23, 2008 | 1953–1960 Hartlepools United Name Jack Smith | |
Date of birth (1936-04-24)24 April 1936 Place of birth West Hartlepool, England Date of death 23 May 2008(2008-05-23) (aged 72) | ||
John "Jack" Smith (24 April 1936 – 23 May 2008) was an English football player and manager from West Hartlepool. As a forward and midfielder, he was noted for his effective passing and aerial ability.
He played for Hartlepools United, Watford, Swindon Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County, Margate, and Ramsgate. He became player-manager of Ramsgate in 1971, and later managed Bath City, Swindon Town's youth squad, and Margate.
After retiring from managing, he ran a tea room and worked as a taxi driver in Thanet. He died in Margate on 23 May 2008.
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