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Liverpool enjoyed their first ever season on the European Cup in 1964 and were drawn against a brilliant Anderlecht team that mostly contained the Belgian National Team. In those days, players weren't issued fixed shirt numbers, they wore the shirt corresponding to their position. When Liverpool manager Bill Shankly read out the team before the game, they were all surprised when defender Tommy Smith was giving the No.10 shirt - the normal number for a striker.
As Smith tells it, one of the Anderlecht defenders tried to mark him for the first 20-minutes of the game, bamboozled by the wrong shirt number. Whether that contributed to Liverpool's 3-nil victory or not is a matter of conjecture, but it is surely an example of Shankly's genius.
Smith retained the No.10 shirt number for the rest of his Liverpool career.
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When and where did baseball player Tommy Smith play?
Tommy Smith debuted on September 6, 1973, playing for the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland Stadium; he played his final game on September 10, 1977, playing for the Seattle Mariners at Kingdome.
What is Tommy Smith's birthday?
Tommy Smith was born on April 5, 1945.
When was Tommy J. Smith born?
Tommy J. Smith was born in 1916.
When was Tommy Smith - DJ - born?
Tommy Smith - DJ - was born in 1954.
When did Tommy J. Smith die?
Tommy J. Smith died in 1998.
What instrument does Tommy Smith play?
Tommy Smith is a Scottish born, jazz saxophonist and composer.
When was Tommy Smith born?
Tommie Smith was born on June 6, 1944.
When was Tommy Smith the Captain of Liverpool?
Tommy Smith was the Captain for Liverpool FC between 1970 and 1973.
When and where was baseball player Tommy Smith born?
Tommy Smith was born August 1, 1948, in Albemarle, NC, USA.
How many children did Mary Chapin Carpenter have with Tommy Smith?
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tommy Smith had a total of zero children with Tommy Smith, because they were never married and Mary Chapin Carpenter never had any children.
What has the author Tommy Smith written?
Tommy Smith has written: 'The history of Bay County in pictures' -- subject(s): History, Pictorial works
Tommy smith was known as the anfield what?
Iron!
