Wayne Smith (defensive lineman)

For the player born 1979, see Wayne Smith (offensive lineman).
Wayne Smith
No. 75
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born(1950-01-24)January 24, 1950
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedNovember 27, 2016(2016-11-27) (aged 66)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career history
1969–1975Ottawa Rough Riders
1976BC Lions
1977–1979Toronto Argonauts
1979–1980Saskatchewan Roughriders
1980Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Awards and highlights

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]

References

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


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