George W. Smith (footballer)

George W. Smith was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back in the English Football League in the 1920s and 1930s.

George W. Smith
Personal information
Place of birth Parkhead, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Parkhead
1921–1932 Chelsea 351 (0)
1932 East Fife 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Parkhead, Glasgow, he started out with his local side Parkhead F.C., before enjoying a long career with Chelsea.

Smith joined Chelsea in 1921 and went on to play 351 league matches for them (370 in all senior games) until 1932. Whilst at the club, he played in three FA Cup games where Chelsea defeated opposition from a higher league.

After leaving Chelsea he played for Scottish side East Fife for a matter of a few months.

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