J. T. Smith (American football)
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Position: | Wide receiver, return specialist | ||||||
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Born: | Leonard, Texas | October 29, 1955||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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College: | North Texas | ||||||
Undrafted: | 1978 | ||||||
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John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.
On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League.[1] He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.
References[]
- ^ "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
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- 1955 births
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- People from Leonard, Texas
- American football wide receivers
- American football return specialists
- North Texas Mean Green football players
- Washington Redskins players
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- Phoenix Cardinals players
- American Conference Pro Bowl players
- National Conference Pro Bowl players
- Iowa Barnstormers coaches
- National Football League replacement players
- American football wide receiver, 1950s birth stubs