J. T. Smith (American football)

J. T. Smith

No. 81, 86, 84
Position:	Wide receiver Return specialist
Personal information
Date of birth:	October 29, 1955
Place of birth:	Leonard, Texas
Career information
College:	North Texas
Career history
Washington Redskins (1978) Kansas City Chiefs (1978-1984) St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1985-1990)
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl selection (1980, 1988) 3× All-Pro selection (1980, 1981, 1987)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 544 Receiving yards: 6,974 Touchdowns: 35 Player stats at NFL.com

John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.

On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League.^[1] He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.

References

1. "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.