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Tom Smith (American football)

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Tom Smith
No. 29
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1949-10-04) October 4, 1949 (age 75)
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Waterloo (IA) East
College:Miami
NFL draft:1973 / round: 7 / pick: 182
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Eric Smith (born October 4, 1949) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) and one season for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League (WFL).

Early life and college

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Smith attended Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa.[1]

He first enrolled at the University of Iowa before transferring to the University of Miami.[1] In 1972, he rushed the ball 91 times for 457 yards and three touchdowns along with six receptions for 41 yards.[2]

Professional career

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Smith was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (182nd overall) of the 1973 NFL draft. He played in two games for the Dolphins during the 1973 season.[1] He then played for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "TOM SMITH". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "Tom Smith". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "Thomas Smith". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 17, 2015.