| Intro | English footballer |
| Was |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | United Kingdom |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 24 April 1936 |
| Death |
23 May 2008 (aged 72 years) |
| Star sign | Taurus |
John “Jack” Smith (24 April 1936 – 23 May 2008) was an English football player and manager from West Hartlepool. As a forward and midfielder, he was noted for his effective passing and aerial ability.
He played for Hartlepools United, Watford, Swindon Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County, Margate, and Ramsgate. He became player-manager of Ramsgate in 1971, and later managed Bath City, Swindon Town’s youth squad, and Margate.
After retiring from managing, he ran a tea room and worked as a taxi driver in Thanet. He died in Margate on 23 May 2008.