Archie Smith (footballer, born 1872)

Arthur Robert Smith (16 February 1872 – 20 July 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the years leading up to and following the formation of the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Archie Smith
Smith in 1901
Personal information
Full name Arthur Robert Smith
Nickname(s) Snapper
Date of birth 16 February 1872
Place of birth Prahran, Victoria
Date of death 20 July 1961(1961-07-20) (aged 89)
Place of death Abbotsford, Victoria
Original team(s) Richmond (VFA)
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 72 kg (159 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1892–1902 Collingwood 176 (205)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902.
Career highlights
  • VFA premiership: 1896
  • VFL leading goalkicker: 1898
  • 7x Collingwood leading goalkicker: 1892, 1894–1895, 1897–1900
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com
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