Wayne Smith (defensive lineman) explained

Wayne Smith
Birth Date:24 January 1950
Birth Place:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Death Place:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Number:75
Import:no
Position1:Defensive end
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:230
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Ottawa Rough Riders
Playing Team2:BC Lions
Playing Years3:
Playing Team3:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Years4:
Playing Team4:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Team5:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career Highlights: - Outstanding Defensive player in the East Division
Cflallstar:,
Cfleastallstar:,

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wayne Smith, ex-CFL powerhouse who once played with broken arm, dies at 66.
  2. Web site: Saltwire | Halifax.
  3. Web site: Wayne D. Smith | Halifax | Atlantic Funeral Home – Halifax Chapel.