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Robert Smith

Scottish footballer, born 1848 (1848–1914)

PersonDied aged 66humanQ7349883

Born: May 1, 1848
Died: June 3, 1914
Birthplace: Fordyce
Place of death: Chicago
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: association football player
Education: Fordyce Academy

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Robert Smith was a Scottish footballer who played for Scotland against England in the first official international matches in 1872 and 1873, as well as three appearances in the earlier unofficial matches. He was a member of the Queen's Park and South Norwood clubs, and was prominent in the early history of Queen's Park.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Robert
Family name: Smith
Position played on team / speciality: forward
Member of sports team: Queen's Park F.C.(since 1867)
South Norwood F.C.
Scotland men's national football team(1872–1873) number of matches played/races/starts: 2 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Sport: association football
Country for sport: Scotland

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