Waddell Smith

American gridiron football player (born 1955)
Waddell Smith
No. 71, 83, 86
Date of birth (1955-08-24) August 24, 1955 (age 68)
Place of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)WR
US collegeKansas
NFL draft1977 / Round: 8 / Pick: 215
Drafted byKansas City Chiefs
Career history
As player
1977–1983Edmonton Eskimos
1984Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982)
CFL All-Star1979
Awards1979 - Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
Career stats
  • Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

James Waddell Smith (born August 24, 1955) was an American-born football player for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he played for seven seasons from 1977 to 1983. He was an All-Star in 1979 and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams for the Eskimos. He finished his career in the NFL playing two games for the Dallas Cowboys in 1984.

References

  • CFLapedia bio and stats
  • Pro Football Archives career stats
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Kansas City Chiefs 1977 NFL draft selections
  • Gary Green
  • Tony Reed
  • Thomas Howard
  • Mark Bailey
  • Andre Samuels
  • Darius Helton
  • Eric Harris
  • Rick Burleson
  • Andre Herrera
  • Chris Golub
  • Ron Olsonoski
  • Waddell Smith
  • Derrick Glanton
  • Dave Green
  • Mark Vitali
  • Maurice Mitchell
  • Ray Burks
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CFL annual receiving yards leaders
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Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winners (1946–1972)
Prior to 1973, the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy was awarded in the WIFU/WFC to the player considered to be the most valuable to his team.
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winners (1973–present)
From 1973, the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy is awarded to the West Division's Most Outstanding Player.
Most Outstanding Player in the Western Interprovincial Football Union or Western Football Conference (1946–1972)
Prior to 1973, the WIFU/WFC's Most Outstanding Player was separate from the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy.
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Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions
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Edmonton Eskimos 67th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Don Carlson
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Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Don Carlson
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Edmonton Eskimos 69th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Jack McMahon
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Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Jack McMahon


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