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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1848 | ||
| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 3 June 1914 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Chicago, Illinois, USA | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1867–1878 | Queen's Park | ||
| South Norwood | |||
| International career | |||
| 1870–1871 | Scotland (Unofficial) | 3 | (0) |
| 1872–1873 | Scotland | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Smith (1 May 1848 – 3 June 1914)[1] 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.
- ^ Mitchell, Andy (2012). First Elevens: The Birth of International Football. Andy Mitchell Media. pp. 60–65, 131–132. ISBN 978-1475206845.