John Smith (4 January 1939 – February 1988) was an English footballer. Born in Shoreditch, London, Smith was a product of the Academy of West Ham United. He played for the east London club between 1956 and 1960, playing right half and inside right, and was a key figure in the team that won the Second Division in 1957-58. He made 136 appearances for the club, scoring 23 goals. At the time of his death he was the steward of McVitie's social club in Park Royal, north west London.