The man known fondly as the ‘Anfield Iron’ gave 15 years of remarkable service in the first team, amassing 638 appearances, scoring 48 goals, captaining the club for three years and winning nine major trophies.
Smith was an integral member of the Reds sides that broke new ground in lifting a much-coveted maiden FA Cup in 1965 and then securing the club’s first-ever European Cup triumph 12 years later, his goal against Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome proving to be the turning point of the final.
The Scouse defender – who would become one of the most feared in the land due to his rugged and powerful play – had joined Liverpool as an apprentice and earned his debut under Bill Shankly in May 1963.