Orland Smith (American football)
| Position: | Tackle |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | November 5, 1905 |
| Place of birth: | Gorham, Maine |
| Date of death: | August 14, 1977 (aged 71) |
| Place of death: | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Orland Francis Smith (November 5, 1905 – August 14, 1977) was an American football player. He played at the tackle position in the National Football League (NFL) for the Providence Steam Roller from 1927 to 1929.[1] Smith was attending medical school at Boston University during the week while playing in the NFL on Sundays.[2] He also played college football at Brown University where he was selected by the Associated Press as a third-team player,[3] and by Collier's Weekly as a second-team player,[4] on the 1926 College Football All-America Team.
References
- ↑ "Orland Smith NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
- ↑ John Hogrogian (1980). "The Steam Roller" (PDF). The Coffin Corner. Pro Football Researchers.
- ↑ "Associated Press Picks All-American Eleven". Morning News Review (South Carolina). 1926-12-05.
- ↑ "Seven Western Players Named On Collier's All-American; Big Three Teams Are Slighted". Charleston Daily Mail. 1926-12-06.
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