Billy Ray Smith Sr.

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Billy Ray Smith, Sr.
Date of birth January 27, 1935
Place of birth Augusta, Arkansas
Date of death March 21, 2001 (age 66)
Place of death Little Rock, Arkansas
Position(s) Defensive Tackle
College Arkansas
NFL Draft 1957 / Round 3
Statistics
Team(s)
1957
1958-1960
1961-1970
Los Angeles Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Colts

Billy Ray Smith, Sr. (January 27, 1935 - March 21, 2001) was a National Football League defensive lineman from 1957 through 1970.

During that span, Smith appeared in Super Bowl III and Super Bowl V for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football at the University of Arkansas.

He was the father of former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith, Jr.