Arthur John Smith (27 October 1911 – 7 June 1975) was a Welsh

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and football manager. He played as a full-back for

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, Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Chelsea. During the Second World War, Smith was stationed in the

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and guested for

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. His career was cut short when a bus ran over his foot during a blackout in Wolverhampton. In 1948, he became West Bromwich Albion's first full-time manager and went on to manage

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and Hyde United.

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Jack Smith
at Stamford-Bridge.com 1911 births 1975 deaths Footballers from Merthyr Tydfil Welsh men's footballers Welsh football managers Men's association football fullbacks Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. wartime guest players Reading F.C. managers West Bromwich Albion F.C. managers {{Wales-footy-defender-stub