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Jackie Larue Smith (born February 23, 1940) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons .
Apr 23, 2023 · Former NFL tight end Jackie Smith is primarily known for one specific play. During his lone season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in 1978, Smith played in the only championship game of his career. In the third quarter of Super Bowl XIII against Pittsburgh, quarterback Roger Staubach saw Smith alone in the end zone and fired a pass his way.
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- February 23, 1940
Jackie Smith, a 6-4, 235-pound tight end, was a fixture for 15 years with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1963 to 1977. He finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 1978. At the time of his retirement, he ranked as the all-time receiver among tight ends with 480 receptions for 7,918 yards and 40 touchdowns.
Jan 19, 2016 · For the first time, Jackie Smith extensively opens up about the dropped catch in Super Bowl XIII that almost ruined his life, and how, after all these years, he realized that drop or no drop,...
Gold Jacket Spotlight: Jackie Smith Never Quit. If Hall of Fame tight end Jackie Smith had played in an era when young high school football players received ratings, he would not have been listed as a 5-star college recruit.
With his rare combination of size, speed and competitive intensity, Jackie Smith redefined the position of tight end in the NFL. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted the Louisiana track and football star in 1962, and he became a fixture with the Big Red for 15 seasons.
