Wayne Smith (defensive lineman)
For the player born 1979, see Wayne Smith (offensive lineman).
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| Date of birth | January 24, 1950 |
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| Place of birth | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Date of death | November 27, 2016 (aged 66) |
| Place of death | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1969–1975 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1976 | BC Lions |
| 1977–1979 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1979–1980 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1980 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1972, 1974 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1972, 1974 |
Wayne Dennis Smith (January 24, 1950 – November 27, 2016) was a Canadian Football League defensive end who played twelve seasons for five different teams. He was a CFL All-Star two times and was on the Grey Cup winning team in 1969 and 1973. He died in his sleep at his home in Halifax over the weekend of the 104th Grey Cup in 2016.[1][2][3]
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