Later Life
Smith then joined a textile firm but in 1932 returned to rugby league, being involved in the Oldham coaching staff for three years. He often met touring New Zealand League and All Blacks sides.
He lived in Oldham until his death on 7 December 1954.
His son, George Smith, played both rugby codes and died in a Japanese prisoner camp in 1943.
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