Bob Smith (American football)

Bob Smith
Position(s)
Defensive back
Halfback
Jersey #(s)
40
Born August 20, 1925(1925-08-20)
Ranger, Texas
Died March 1, 2002(2002-03-01) (aged 76)
Flower Mound, Texas
Career information
Year(s) 19481954
NFL Draft 1947 / Round: 24 / Pick: 219
(By the Washington Redskins)
College Iowa
Professional teams
Career stats
Offensive yards 246
Interceptions 33
Touchdowns 3
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

James Robert "Bob" Smith (August 20, 1925 – March 1, 2002) was an American football defensive back and halfback in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions. He also played in All-America Football Conference for the Buffalo Bills, Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Chicago Hornets. Smith played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted in the 24th round of the 1947 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.