Tody Smith
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Position: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||
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High school: | Beaumont (TX) Charlton-Pollard | ||
College: | USC | ||
NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Lawrence "Tody" Edward Smith (December 24, 1948 – July 18, 1999) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Early years
Smith was a
College career
Smith accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University, following in the footsteps of his older brother Bubba. He transferred to the University of Southern California after his sophomore season,[1] where he became a standout defensive tackle.[2]
Smith teamed in the
The
Smith was one of the five
He played two seasons (1969–70) for the Trojans. In 1969, he was honorable-mention
There is a statue of him and the other four "Wild Bunch"
He also appeared in the famed gunslinger photo of the five of them.Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Smith was selected by the
Although he had surgery during the off-season on an injured knee, head coach Tom Landry seemed convinced Smith had the capability to start in 1972. He had a disappointing second year where he only played 10 games.
On May 9,
Houston Oilers
Smith was a starter for the Houston Oilers for the next 3 seasons, before being waived after he was injured with an ankle sprain in 1976.
Buffalo Bills
On November 23, 1976, he was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[6] He played in only 2 games and retired at the end of the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On July 11, 1977, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but was released before the season started on September 1.[7]
Personal life
Smith's brother was actor and former
He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on July 18, 1999.[8]
References
- ^ "Li'l Brother Makes Name For Himself". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Make way for the Wild Bunch". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Turning the 'Tide". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Give the "Wild Bunch" love". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Obtains Parks, Smith From Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Tody Smith With Buffalo". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Releases Tody Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Former Trojan Tody Smith Dies". Retrieved February 19, 2018.