Wayne Smith (defensive back)
Wayne Lester Smith[1] (born May 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[2] A graduate of Chicago's Harper High School, He was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University.[3] He would play for the Lions (1980–1982), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and the Minnesota Vikings (1987).[2] Wayne has two daughters, Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is married to Toi Robertson-Smith.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | May 9, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 171 lb (78 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Harper (Chicago, Illinois) | ||||||
| College: | Wisconsin-La Crosse Purdue | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1980 / Round: 11 / Pick: 278 | ||||||
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References
- "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
- "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
- "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
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