Donn Smith

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Donn Smith
Born: (1949-09-03) September 3, 1949 (age 74)
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) C/Tackle
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
College Purdue
NFL draft 1973 / Round: 7 / Pick: 173
Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
Career history
As player
19731980 Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL East All-Star1976, 1977, 1978

Laton Donn Frederick Smith (born September 3, 1949) is a former Canadian football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. [1] He played college football at Purdue University. Though selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1973 NFL Draft, Smith returned to his hometown for his professional career.

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References

  1. "Donn Smith football statistics on StatsCrew.com".