Nicol Smith
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Nicol Smith
For the singer Nicol Spongberg, formerly known as Nicol Smith, see Selah (band).
Nicol Smith (25 December 1873 – 6 January 1905) was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers.
Born in Darvel, Ayrshire, Smith played as a fullback for local sides Vale of Irvine, Royal Albert and Darvel, earning junior international selection, before joining Rangers in 1893.[1] He made only 2 League appearances in his first season at the club but by Season 1893-94, he had established himself in Rangers team, missing just one of Rangers' 18 matches.
Smith was part of Rangers' first ever Scottish Cup win, playing in all 6 games, including the 3-1 final win over Celtic in 1894.
Smith was also capped at international level, making 12 appearances for Scotland, two of which as captain. He also represented the Scottish League XI.[2]
In January 1905, aged 31, Smith died from enteric fever, an illness which also caused his wife's simultaneous death.[1]
References
- ^ a b Lamming, Douglas (1987) (Hardback). A Scottish Soccer Internationalists Who’s Who, 1872-1986. Hutton Press. (ISBN 0-907033-47-4).
- ^ "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com (London Hearts Supporters' Club). http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/aaplayersbyapp.html. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
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