Wayne Smith (defensive lineman)

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]

For the player born 1979, see Wayne Smith (offensive lineman).
Wayne Smith
No. 75
Born:(1950-01-24)January 24, 1950
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died:November 27, 2016(2016-11-27) (aged 66)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
Career history
As player
1969–1975Ottawa Rough Riders
1976BC Lions
1977–1979Toronto Argonauts
1979–1980Saskatchewan Roughriders
1980Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1972, 1974
CFL East All-Star1972, 1974

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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