Mark Smolinski
| Born: | May 9, 1939 Alpena, Michigan, United States |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Wyoming |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| (1961–1962) | Baltimore Colts |
| 1963–1968 | New York Jets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
| Rushing yards | 1,323 |
| Rush attempts | 421 |
| Rushing TDs | 9 |
| Receptions | 103 |
| Receiving yards | 841 |
Mark Wayne Smolinski (born May 9, 1939) is a former professional American football player for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the AFL's World Champion New York Jets.
Personal life[]
Smolinski went to school in Rogers City, Michigan, where he now summers on Grand Lake in Presque Isle, Michigan. He married his wife Janice (Wetsch) Smolinski on June 1, 1968, and has three children: Shawn, Erica and Shadd. He has five grandchildren two that live in Northern Michigan, two in Montana and one in California.
Coaching career[]
Upon retiring from professional football, Smolinski returned to Northern Michigan and took a coaching job at Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Michigan, where he currently resides.
Historical Museum[]
In 2009, Smolinski was honored by the as "a hometown hero to several generations."[1] The exhibit featured photos and memorabilia from both his high school days and his professional career.
References[]
- 1939 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Michigan
- American football running backs
- Wyoming Cowboys football players
- Baltimore Colts players
- New York Jets players
- People from Presque Isle County, Michigan
- People from Alpena, Michigan
- American Football League players