Harry Smith (football)
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| Harry Smith | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 26, 1918 |
| Place of birth | Russellville, Missouri |
| Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
| College | Southern California |
| NFL Draft | 1940 / Round 4 / Pick 36 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1940 | Detroit Lions |
Harry "Blackjack" Smith (born August 26, 1918 in Russellville, MO) anchored the offensive line on the University of Southern California's Rose Bowl football teams in 1938 and 1939 seasons, and earned All-America honors each year.
[edit] College Career
The 1938 team finished 9-2-0 and defeated Duke University. The next season, the Trojans finished 8-0-2 as national champions, including a 14-0 Rose Bowl conquest of the University of Tennessee. USC also defeated Notre Dame University in each of those seasons. Smith was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955.
[edit] Professional Career
Following graduation, Smith played one year for the Detroit Lions in 1940.
[edit] Coaching Career
He then served as an assistant coach at University of Missouri and USC before becoming head coach of the Canadian Football League's team in Saskatchewan.
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