Smith, Charles (Charlie)

Birth Date

26th August 1915

Birthplace

Cardiff

Occupation

Winger

Biographical Text

Charlie Smith’s only games for Exeter City were the five consecutive matches he played in the autumn of 1936. Formerly a player in the Devon and Exeter League he was later at Yeovil Town, Aberdeen and - after the war - Torquay United. 

Born in Cardiff, he had been playing for Toc H in Devon and Exeter League when he joined Exeter City as an amateur in 1935. Turning professional at the start of 1936/37 he made his debut against Luton Town in September 1936 and played in the next four matches. Described as a ‘pacy right-winger’ he also ran for Exeter Harriers.

Having spent two seasons at St James’ Park, he signed for Yeovil Town and later followed the club’s manager to Aberdeen before - after guesting for a whole host of teams during the war - returning to Devon to make 23 league appearances for Torquay United in 1946/47. 

He also turned out for Dartmouth United and Newton Abbot Spurs whilst working as a self-employed insurance broker in Torquay. 

Charlie died on March 31 1984.

Appearances

5

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