G. O. Smith
English amateur footballer and first-class cricketer (1872-1943) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 71
Gilbert Oswald Smith, familiarly known as G. O. Smith or simply as G. O. or Jo, was an English amateur footballer often referred to as "the first great centre forward". In addition, Smith played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Surrey.
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Steve Bloomer Teammate at England national team, 1895-1901
John Goodall Teammate at England national team, 1893-1898
Charlie Athersmith Teammate at England national team, 1893-1900
Jimmy Crabtree Teammate at England national team, 1894-1901
John Willie Sutcliffe Teammate at England national team, 1893-1901
Plum Warner Teammate at Oxford University Cricket Club, 1894-1896
Ernest Needham Teammate at England national team, 1894-1901
H. D. G. Leveson Gower Teammate at Oxford University Cricket Club, 1893-1896
Fred Spiksley Teammate at England national team, 1893-1898
Harry Foster Teammate at Oxford University Cricket Club, 1894-1896- Jimmy Turner Teammate at England national team, 1893-1898
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Career 6
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Corinthian Casuals F.C.1898-1901131113
Old Carthusians F.C.1897-1898
Surrey County Cricket Club1896
England1893-19012011
Oxford University Cricket Club1893-1896
Oxford University A.F.C.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1943 · aged 71
On the same team as G. O. Smith
Charles William MillerAlso played for Corinthian Casuals F.C.
Colin CowdreyAlso played for Oxford University Cricket Club
Arthur BerryAlso played for Oxford University A.F.C.Greg BlewettAlso played for Surrey County Cricket Club
Grant ElliottAlso played for Surrey County Cricket Club
Max WoosnamAlso played for Corinthian Casuals F.C.