About Greg Smith
Born 1959. Greg Smith is an American american football player.
Gregory Smith (born October 22, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 1982 to 1984. Born in Chicago, he attended Mendel Catholic High School and played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round (184th overall) of the 1982 NFL draft. By the 1984 season, he had moved to the Minnesota Vikings, and he appeared in all 16 of the team's games that year, starting six times. Despite being a defensive end, he had two kick returns for a total of 26 yards, with a long of 15.
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Who is Greg Smith?
American football player
When was Greg Smith born?
Greg Smith was born in 1959.
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Greg Smith is an american football player.
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Greg Smith is American.
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