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Shawn Smith

b. 1978

American football official

American football officialInternal auditorNational Football League
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About Shawn Smith

Born 1978. Shawn Smith is an American american football official, internal auditor and national Football League.

Shawn Smith (born 1971 or 1972) is an American professional football official in the National Football League (NFL). He wears uniform number 14. He entered the league in the season as an umpire, and was promoted to referee for the season, following the retirements of Terry McAulay and Gene Steratore. Smith became only the sixth African American referee in NFL history, following Johnny Grier, Mike Carey, Jerome Boger, Don Carey, and Ronald Torbert.

Outside of his NFL duties, Smith works as an internal auditor in Southfield, Michigan. R: Shawn Smith U: Tra Blake DJ: Jay Bilbo LJ: Jeff Seeman FJ: Dyrol Prioleau SJ: Boris Cheek BJ: Dino Paganelli RO: Mike Wimmer RA: Larry Hill Jr.

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Important facts

Born
8 August 1978
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football official, internal auditor, National Football League
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shawn Smith?

American football official

When was Shawn Smith born?

Shawn Smith was born on 8 August 1978.

What is Shawn Smith's occupation?

Shawn Smith is an american football official, internal auditor and national Football League.

What nationality is Shawn Smith?

Shawn Smith is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shawn Smith

· Wikidata: Q55633031

· DBpedia: Shawn Smith (American football)

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MLA: "Shawn Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shawn-smith/.

Chicago: "Shawn Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shawn-smith/.

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