Career
Smith began his professional career with Wolves, making his senior debut in April 1947. He played in the famous Wolves v Honved game, under the first floodlights in England. He became a regular starter in the following season, replacing the injured Jimmy Mullen as the club finished as runners-up.
However, he found himself largely out of contention upon Mullen"s return and so moved to Aston Villa in February 1956 for £25,000.
However his career was cut short after an achilles injury forced him into retirement in 1960. In total, he made 130 appearances, scoring 27 goals for Villa.
Smith died on 8 March 2008, after suffering for many years from throat and bowel cancer.