Steve Smith (footballer, born 1946), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Steve Smith (footballer, born 1946)

English professional footballer and football manager

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1946

Place of Birth: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Stephen "Steve" Smith (born 28 April 1946 in Huddersfield) is an English former professional footballer and football manager.
He played football as a player for Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town.
He also coached Huddersfield Town and Bradford City, the latter as caretaker. Smith has the unique distinction of being the only person from Huddersfield to manage Huddersfield Town.
He was at Huddersfield for over 25 years during two spells as a player from 1964 to 1977 and as a non-contract player from 1979 and 1987, which included a 10-month spell as manager, as well as positions as reserve team coach, youth team coach and chief scout.
On 26 April 2012 it was announced he was returning to the club as Head of Academy Recruitment.