Dick Smith (defensive back)

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This article is about the American football defensive back. For the offensive lineman, see Dick Smith (offensive lineman).

Dick Smith
No. 28
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1944-06-18) June 18, 1944 (age 81)
Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
CollegeNorthwestern
AFL draft1966: 9th round, 79
(By the Kansas City Chiefs)th overall pick
Career history
1967–1968Washington Redskins

Richard Henry Smith (born June 18, 1944) is an American former football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins.[1] He played college football at Northwestern University and was selected in the ninth round of the 1966 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Skin's Smith Is Making A Defensive Name". Lexington Herald-Leader. October 13, 1967. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Dick Smith". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.


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