Waddell Smith
Player of American and Canadian football
About Waddell Smith
Lived 1955 – 2024 (aged 68). Waddell Smith was an American american football player and canadian football player.
James Waddell Smith (August 24, 1953 – July 26, 2024) was an American-born football player for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he played for seven seasons from 1977 to 1983. He was an All-Star in 1979 and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams for the Eskimos. He finished his career in the NFL playing two games for the Dallas Cowboys in 1984.
Smith was an All-American sprinter for the Kansas Jayhawks track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 600 yards at the 1975 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Smith died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 70.
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Who was Waddell Smith?
Player of American and Canadian football (1955–2024)
When was Waddell Smith born?
Waddell Smith was born on 24 August 1955 in New Orleans.
When did Waddell Smith die?
Waddell Smith died on 26 July 2024.
What was Waddell Smith's occupation?
Waddell Smith was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Waddell Smith?
Waddell Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Waddell Smith. https://biography.guide/waddell-smith/
MLA: "Waddell Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/waddell-smith/.
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