Career
Herbert Smith served with army during World World War II, in 1944 he was selected for the R.L. Services XV, but was unable to play due to training for the Normandy landings. Challenge Cup final appearances
Herbert Smith played right second-row, id est (that is) number 12 in Castleford"s 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup final during the 1934-1935 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, and played in Bradford Northern"s 8-4 victory over Leeds in the 1947 Challenge Cup final during the 1946-1947 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1947. Herbert Smith is the son of the fullback of the 1910s for Dewsbury, Mick Smith.