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Australian rules footballer For the footballer drafted by Fremantle from Queensland, see Chris Smith (Australian footballer, born 1988).

Australian rules footballer
Chris Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-09-29) 29 September 1955 (age 69)
Original team(s) Beverley Hills
Debut Rd 6, 1973, Fitzroy vs. Hawthorn, at Junction Oval
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1973–1982 Fitzroy 163 (58)
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Chris Smith (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1973 and 1982.

Primarily playing as a centre half-back, Smith was notable for playing for most of his career in a helmet, after suffering migraines after being knocked out three times in his first three years.

References

  1. Anderson, Jon (1 April 2011). "The hat fits, says battered Rod Ashman".

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