Wayne Smith (defensive back)
Appearance
Date of birth | May 9, 1957 |
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Place of birth | Chicago |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
US college | Purdue |
NFL draft | 1980 / round: 11 / pick: 278 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1980–1982 | Detroit Lions |
1982–1986 | St. Louis Cardinals |
1987 | Minnesota Vikings |
Career stats | |
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Wayne Lester Smith[1] (born May 9, 1957 in Chicago) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League.[2] 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 2 daughters Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is currently married to Toi Robertson-Smith.
References
- ^ "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ a b "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
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