James Smith (24 September 1911 – 4 December 2003)[1] was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers.
[2] Smith moved from East Stirlingshire to Rangers aged 17 in December 1928, having scored more than a goal per game in Scottish Division Two during his five-month spell at Firs Park,[3] and made his professional debut against Hamilton Academical in March 1929.
In season 1933–34, Smith and striking partner Bob McPhail, notched up 72 goals between them in 47 games as Rangers continued their dominance of Scottish football.
Smith also collected his first Scottish Cup medal, scoring in a 5–0 defeat of St Mirren in the final at Hampden.
The League title was again won in 1934–35 with Smith scoring 43 goals in 38 matches, including six in a 7–1 defeat of Dunfermline Athletic.