Perry Smith (American football)

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Perry Smith
Born: (1951-03-29) March 29, 1951 (age 72)
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
College Colorado State
NFL draft 1973 / Round: 4 / Pick: 92
Career history
As player
1973–1976 Green Bay Packers
1977–1979 St. Louis Cardinals
1980–1981 Denver Broncos

Ealthon Perry Smith [1] (born March 29, 1951) is a former American football cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). [2] Smith was a 4th round selection (92nd overall pick) in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders out of Colorado State University. [3] He would play for the Green Bay Packers (1973–1976), the St. Louis Cardinals (1977–1979), and the Denver Broncos (1980–1981). [2]

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References

  1. "Perry Smith". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  2. 1 2 "Perry Smith". nfl.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-03. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  3. "1973 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-06-10.