Wayne Smith (defensive lineman)
Canadian football League defensive end
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Wayne Dennis Smith (January 24, 1950 – November 27, 2016) was a Canadian Football League defensive end who played twelve seasons for five different teams. Smith never played high school or college football but was discovered by Bob Hayes, the Athletic Director at Saint Mary’s University. He was a CFL All-Star two times and was on the Grey Cup winning team in 1969 and 1973. He died in his sleep at his home in Halifax on November 27, 2016. He was 66 and had 9 children.[1][2][3]
PositionDefensive end
BornJanuary 24, 1950
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedNovember 27, 2016 (aged 66)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
| No. 75 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 24, 1950 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | November 27, 2016 (aged 66) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1969–1975 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1976 | BC Lions |
| 1977–1979 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1979–1980 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1980 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Awards and highlights | |
