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Born on February 24, 1948, Walter Smith was from Lanark, United Kingdom. Walter Smith was an association football player and association football coach. Death is recorded on October 26, 2021, at the age of 73. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Walter Smith is one of those managers whose stature you only fully appreciate once you understand what Rangers meant to him. A solid defender at Dundee United, he found his true calling in the dugout, leading the Glasgow giants through two memorable spells with a quiet authority that demanded respect rather than asking for it. What I admire most is the dignity he carried; an OBE recipient who never seemed to chase the spotlight. His passing in 2021 left a real void in Scottish football. To me, Smith embodies the unglamorous, deeply loyal kind of greatness that the modern game too often overlooks.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Walter Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- ウォルター・スミス
- Reading
- うぉるたー・すみす
- Born
- February 24, 1948 – October 26, 2021
- Origin
- Lanark, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Smith born?
Born February 24, 1948.
When did Walter Smith die?
Died October 26, 2021, aged 73.
Where was Walter Smith from?
Walter Smith was from Lanark, United Kingdom.
What did Walter Smith do?
Walter Smith worked as association football player, association football coach.
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