Ray Gene Smith
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PositionDefensive back
BornNovember 27, 1928
Anadarko, Oklahoma, U.S.
Anadarko, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 2005 (aged 76)
Garland, Texas, U.S.
Garland, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
 Smith on a 1954 Bowman football card | |
| No. 20 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 27, 1928 Anadarko, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2005 (aged 76) Garland, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lawton (Lawton, Oklahoma) |
| College | Hardin |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Ray Gene Smith (November 27, 1928 – August 16, 2005) was an American professional football defensive back who played four seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cameron State Agricultural College and Hardin College.
Ray Gene Smith was born on November 27, 1928, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.[1] He attended Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma.[1]
Smith first played college football at Cameron State Agricultural College.[1] He was later a two-year starter for the Hardin Indians of Hardin College—now known as Midwestern State University.[2] He was inducted into Midwestern State's Hall of Honor in 2013.[2][3]