Frederick Cecil Smith (30 October 1904 – 1977) was a Welsh professional

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who played as a centre forward in the Football League for

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, Wigan Borough and Cardiff City.

Personal life

Smith's brother

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was also a footballer.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Cecil 1904 births 1977 deaths Footballers from Wrexham Welsh men's footballers Men's association football forwards Oswestry Town F.C. players Welshpool Town F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Wigan Borough F.C. players Notts County F.C. players Macclesfield Town F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Rhyl F.C. players Bangor City F.C. players English Football League players