Dave Smith (wide receiver)

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Dave Smith
No. 88
Position:
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died:May 22, 2020(2020-05-22) (aged 73)
Career information
College:Indiana (PA) / Waynesburg
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 8 / Pick: 184
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
109
Receiving yards:1,457
Touchdowns:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

David Lewis Smith (May 18, 1947 – May 22, 2020) was an American professional

1970 NFL Draft. He played college football and basketball at Indiana (PA) and Waynesburg
.

Smith was known for a fumble in a Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs while trying to score a touchdown,[1] and led the Steelers in touchdown receptions in 1971.[2] He also played for the Houston Oilers and Kansas City.

Smith died on May 22, 2020, at age 73.[3]

References

  1. ^ YouTube: "1970 - Steelers TE Dave Smith Drops Ball Before Endzone"
  2. ^ "Belichick's blunder hardly alone in NFL lore". Gary Dulac. November 22, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  3. ^ IUP Great, former Steelers receiver Dave Smith passes away