Born in Rawalpindi, British India, to English parents, Smith played for Woodford youth team after his parents returned to the UK.
As an amateur footballer he played for Hereford United before signing professionally for West Ham in 1955 and making his debut against Stoke City on 2 April 1956.
Smith played only nine times in his West Ham career in all competitions, scoring one goal.
At the end of the 1956-57 season his contract was not renewed by West Ham and he emigrated with his parents.
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