Steve Smear
American gridiron football player (born 1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve Smear (born May 18, 1948) is a former defensive end and linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He was a CFL All-Star in 1970 and was a part of a Grey Cup victory for the Alouettes.
Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...
Date of birth | (1948-05-18) May 18, 1948 (age 76) |
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Place of birth | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | DE/LB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
US college | Penn State |
NFL draft | 1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 95 |
Drafted by | Baltimore Colts |
Career history | |
As player | |
1970ā1972 | Montreal Alouettes |
1973 | Toronto Argonauts |
1974ā1975 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career highlights and awards | |
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CFL All-Star | 1970 |
CFL East All-Star | 1970, 1971 |
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He was named an All-American defensive tackle in 1968 while playing at Penn State University.
He was awarded the Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award in 1968.
He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.