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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
British footballer, born 1876
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
March 1895(Drymen, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom)
The details
Biography
Introduction
James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.
Career
Smith played for Kilmarnock, before joining English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894. He bagged a goal on his debut – a 4–4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October. He was a regular for the 1894–95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.
Career statistics
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| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Port Vale | 1894–95 | Second Division | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| Preston North End | 1895–96 | First Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |