About Rod Smith
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91). Rod Smith was a Canadian athlete.
Rod Smith (1925–2016) was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He played offensive guard.
A graduate of University of Toronto, Smith played at least one year with the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers, and then took 1948 off from football (to work in South Africa). He joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1949 and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship. He worked as a civil engineer while playing with the Als.
After retiring from the CFL, he worked as a civil engineer in Colombia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rod Smith?
Canadian football player (1925-2016)
When was Rod Smith born?
Rod Smith was born on 8 February 1925 in Guelph.
When did Rod Smith die?
Rod Smith died on 11 December 2016 in Waterloo.
What was Rod Smith's occupation?
Rod Smith was an athlete.
What nationality was Rod Smith?
Rod Smith was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rod Smith (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rod Smith. https://biography.guide/rod-smith-athlete/
MLA: "Rod Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rod-smith-athlete/.
Chicago: "Rod Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rod-smith-athlete/.
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