Steve Smear
American gridiron football player (born 1948)
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Steve Smear (born May 18, 1948) is an American former professional football defensive end and linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He was a CFL All-Star in 1970 and was a part of a Grey Cup victory for the Alouettes.
PositionsDefensive end • Linebacker
BornMay 18, 1948
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Defensive end • Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 18, 1948 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 1970: 4th round, 95th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1972 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1973 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1974–1975 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
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He was named an All-American defensive tackle in 1968 while playing at Penn State University.
He was awarded the Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award in 1968.
He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
