Bobby Smith (safety)

Robert Lee Smith (born July 5, 1938) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1962–1965) and the Detroit Lions (1965–1966).[2] He was also a kick and punt returner.

Bobby Smith
No. 23, 43
Born: (1938-07-05) July 5, 1938
Plain Dealing, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight197 lb (89 kg)
CollegeUCLA
High schoolCompton (Los Angeles, California)
AFL draft1961 / Round: 26 / Pick: 205
Drafted byNew York Titans[1]
NFL draft1961 / Round: 7 / Pick: 88
Drafted byLos Angeles Rams
Career history
As player
1962–1965Los Angeles Rams
1965–1966Detroit Lions

References

  1. "1961 New York Titans Draftees". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  2. "Bobby Smith, DB". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved 27 July 2019.


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