May 16, 2020 Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Smith spent one close season during his career playing for the Seattle Sounders and the Los Angeles Aztecs in the NASL and is also known to have played in South Africa. He was appointed as the assistant commercial manager at Grimsby Town F.C. His clubs included Gillingham, where he made over 100 Football Leagueappearances, Bristol City, Plymouth Argyleand Notts County.
Smith had two brothers who were also professional footballers: Doug, who spent his entire career with Dundee United, and Hugh, who played for Forfar Athletic and Morton. Follow the Heavy on Steelers Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Dave Smith was born on November 14, 1943 (76 years old) . Honours Grimsby Town. He went straight into the first team,[1] finished the 1968–69 season as the club's top scorer with 11 goals,[5] and remained a first-choice player for ten years. David Smith (born 8 December 1947)[1] is an English former professional footballer who scored 55 goals from 406 games in the Football League playing as an outside left or left-sided midfielder for Middlesbrough, Lincoln City and Rotherham United. He went straight into the first team,[1] finished the 1968–69 season as the club's top scorer with 11 goals,[5] and remained a first-choice player for ten years. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. During his time at Ibrox, he made 303 appearances winning the Scottish League Cup in 1971, the Scottish Cup in 1973 and, most notably, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, November 3, 10:18AM. He played only three times for that club in four seasons, and joined Lincoln City in 1968. During his time at Ibrox, he made 303 appearances winning the Scottish League Cup in 1971, the Scottish Cup in 1973 and, most notably, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. To mark this occasion, Plymouth Argyle met Torquay United in a testimonial on Wed 14th July 2004, two other clubs he has helped to promotion during his career. He played only three times for that club in four seasons, and joined Lincoln City in 1968. David Alan "Dave" Smith (born 25 June 1961) is an English former professional footballer. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Dave Smith was selected by the Steelers in the eighth round of the 1970 NFL Draft, the same draft that produced QB Terry Bradshaw in round one, WR Ron Shanklin in round two, and CB Mel Blount … Smith had two brothers who were also professional footballers: Doug, who spent his entire career with Dundee United, and Hugh, who played for Forfar Athletic and Morton. [1], After retiring as a footballer, Smith had several different jobs, including running a pub, working on an oil rig, factory work and selling insurance.