Dave Smith (running back)

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Dave Smith
No. 42
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born:(1947-12-09)December 9, 1947
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Davis (Utah)
College: Utah
NFL Draft: 1970  / Round: 13 / Pick: 328
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:14
Rushing yards:42
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:65
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Dave Smith is a former running back in the National Football League (NFL).

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Biography

Smith was born on December 9, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. [1]

Career

Smith was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the thirteenth round of the 1970 NFL Draft and played that season with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Utah.

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References

  1. "Dave Smith Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .