| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 25 June 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Loudoun, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 24 November 1945 (aged 49) | ||
| Place of death | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Motherwell Hearts | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Wishaw Heather | ||
| – | Larkhall Thistle | ||
| 1919–1922 | Rangers | 17 | (1) |
| 1922–1931 | Aberdeen | 297 | (54) |
| 1931–1934 | Shamrock Rovers | ||
| 1934–1935 | Glentoran | ||
| 1935–1936 | Brora Rangers | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1936–1938 | Dufftown | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Smith (25 June 1896 – 24 November 1945)[1] was a Scottish footballer who played for clubs including Rangers[2] and Aberdeen[1] as an outside left, though he began his career as a left back. He was the son of Nicol Smith, who also played as a defender with great success for Rangers and Scotland.[1]