Dave Smith (wide receiver)

David Lewis Smith (May 18, 1947 – May 22, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the eighth round of the 1970 NFL draft. He played college football and basketball at Indiana (PA) and Waynesburg.

Dave Smith

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Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1947-05-18)May 18, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died:	May 22, 2020(2020-05-22) (aged 73) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	New York (NY)
College:	Indiana (PA) / Waynesburg
NFL draft:	1970: 8th round, 184th overall
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1972) Houston Oilers (1972) Kansas City Chiefs (1973)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 109 Receiving yards: 1,457 Receiving TDs: 7 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Smith was known for a fumble in a Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs while trying to score a touchdown,^[1] and led the Steelers in touchdown receptions in 1971.^[2] He also played for the Houston Oilers and Kansas City.

Smith died on May 22, 2020, at age 73.^[3]