J. T. Smith

**J. T. Smith**
	No. 81, 86, 84
	Wide receiver; Return specialist
Personal information
	Date of birth: October 29, 1955 (age 56)
	Place of birth: Leonard, Texas
Career information
	College: North Texas
	Debuted in 1978
	Last played in 1990
Career history
	Washington Redskins (1978); Kansas City Chiefs (1978-1984); St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1985-1990);
Career highlights and awards
	2× Pro Bowl selection (1980, 1988); 3× All-Pro selection (1980, 1981, 1987);
Receptions	544
Receiving yards	6,974
Touchdowns	35
Stats at NFL.com

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John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955 in Leonard, Texas^[1]) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.

On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League.^[2] He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.

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^ J.T. Smith. NFL.com
^ "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. http://www.theiowabarnstormers.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=147. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

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[0] J.T. Smith. NFL.com

[1] "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. http://www.theiowabarnstormers.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=147. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

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Name	Smith, J. T.
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Short description	American football player
Date of birth	October 29, 1955
Place of birth	Leonard, Texas
Date of death
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Personal information
No. 81, 86, 84
Wide receiver Return specialist
Date of birth: October 29, 1955 (1955-10-29) (age 56)
Place of birth: Leonard, Texas

Career information
College: North Texas
Debuted in 1978
Last played in 1990


Career history
Washington Redskins (1978) Kansas City Chiefs (1978-1984) St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1985-1990)
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl selection (1980, 1988) 3× All-Pro selection (1980, 1981, 1987)
Receptions	544
Receiving yards	6,974
Touchdowns	35
Stats at NFL.com