Jack Smith (footballer, born 1911), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Smith (footballer, born 1911)

Welsh footballer and football manager, born 1911

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1911

Place of Birth: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Jun-1975

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Arthur John Smith (27 October 1911 – 7 June 1975), commonly known as Jack Smith, was a Welsh footballer and football manager.
He played as a full-back for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Chelsea.During the Second World War, Smith was stationed in the Midlands and guested for West Bromwich Albion.
His career was cut short when a bus ran over his foot during a blackout in Wolverhampton.In 1948, he became West Bromwich Albion's first full-time manager and went on to manage Reading and Hyde United.