George Beacher Smith[1] (7 February 1921 – 14 July 2013) was an English footballer who played in the inside forward position.
He signed for Manchester City in May 1938, but had to wait until 1946 before making his debut in an official first-team match because of World War II.
His debut came after he had proven his fitness following a war-time injury when serving as a sergeant with King's African Rifles.
[3] He went on to play 166 league games for City, and scored 75 goals.
In October 1951, he moved to Chesterfield, where he spent the rest of his professional career.