Jack Smith (footballer, born 1885)

John Smith was an English professional footballer who made over 230 appearances in the Southern and Football Leagues for Reading as a right back.[1][2] He captained the club and later served as manager.[3][4]

    Jack Smith
    Personal information
    Full name John Smith[1]
    Date of birth 1885
    Place of birth Fulwood, England
    Position(s) Right back
    Senior career*
    Years Team Apps (Gls)
    1906–1907 Moor Park
    1907–1908 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
    1908–1910 Portsmouth
    1910–1921 Reading 230
    Teams managed
    1920–1922 Reading
    * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

    Honours

    Reading

    Individual

    References
    1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 270. ISBN 190589161X.
    2. "Smith Jack Reading 1920". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
    3. "Hall of Fame". Star. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
    4. "Managers of Reading FC". Reading FC. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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