Arthur Smith
From TheChels.info - The Chelsea Football Club Wiki
| Arthur Smith | |
| Full Name | Arthur John Smith |
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Merthyr, Wales |
| Position | Full back |
| Chelsea career | 1938-1945 |
| Debut | 12 March 1938 |
| Games (goals) | 49 (0) |
| Other clubs | Swindon Town |
Arthur John Smith, commonly known as Jack Smith, (27 October 1911 - 7 June 1975) was a Welsh player who played for Chelsea prior to the Second World War, having signed from Swindon Town. Following the War he became West Bromwich Albion's first full-time manager, taking the side back to the First Division in 1949. He was dismissed in 1952 and went on to manage Reading, replacing future Chelsea manager Ted Drake.
