Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1901)

James McQueen Anderson 'Jimmy' Smith (28 November 1901 – 1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Rosyth Juniors, Rosyth Recreation, East Fife, Tottenham Hotspur, St Johnstone, Norwich City and Ayr United.

Football career

Smith played for Rosyth Juniors and later at Rosyth Recreation before joining East Fife. In 1925 the goalkeeper signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played in a total of 31 matches in all competitions. After leaving White Hart Lane, Smith had spells at St Johnstone and Norwich City where he made a further 31 appearances before ending his football career at Ayr United.

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Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1947)

Jimmy Smith (born 20 January 1947, in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player.

During his career he played for Aberdeen where he was popularly known as "Jinky". He won a Scottish Cup runners up medal in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic in 1967 and played in the United Soccer Association's inaugural season for the Washington Whips in Summer 1967. In the final which Washington lost 6-5 to Los Angeles Wolves, Smith was sent off after 30 minutes. He went on to play for Newcastle United and Celtic. He transferred from Aberdeen to Newcastle in July 1969 for a fee of £80,000. He became a popular player amongst the club's supporters, with his mazy runs and flair that enthralled the St James' Park crowd. He also won four caps for Scotland.

Smith experienced a series of knee problems and was sent out on loan to Celtic in the hope it would recover him from the injury problems and allow him to regain form. He failed to do this, however, and was forced to retire at the age of 29.

Jimmy Smith (wide receiver)

Jimmy Lee Smith Jr. (born February 9, 1969) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early life

Smith is the son of Jimmy and Etta Smith. He attended Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he earned all-state honors as a senior. He was given the nickname Silk by his teammates.

College career

Smith attended Jackson State University and played wide receiver. He became a starter as a junior, teaming with Tim Barnett, becoming the top receiving duo in Division I-AA, while registering 42 receptions for 894 yards and 9 touchdowns. In his final year he had 43 catches for 801 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 110 receptions, 2,073 yards and 16 touchdowns. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

In 2011, he was named to the Jackson State University All-Century team.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Smith was selected in the second round (36th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie he broke his right fibula during the Dallas Blue-White Scrimmage and recovered to play in just seven games as a special teamer, without registering a reception.

The Duel

The Duel may refer to:

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The Duel (album)

The Duel is a 1947 jazz album by saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards.

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Dexter Gordon discography – The Duel

The Duel (poem)

The Duel, often known as The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat is a poem by Eugene Field.

It inspired the 1993 album and its title track, The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat by Chet Atkins and Amy Grant.

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