Ron Smith (defensive back)

Ron Smith
No. 84, 40, 41, 48, 27
Position:	Cornerback,; Wide receiver,; Return specialist
Personal information
Born:	May 3, 1943; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:	June 2, 2013 (aged 70); Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Career information
College:	Wisconsin
Undrafted:	1965
Career history
	Chicago Bears (1965); Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967); Los Angeles Rams (1968–1969); Chicago Bears (1970–1972); San Diego Chargers (1973); Oakland Raiders (1974);
Career highlights and awards
	Pro Bowl (1972); 2× NFL kickoff return yards leader (1966, 1967); Second-team All-Big Ten (1964);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
Interceptions:	13
Touchdowns:	6
Games played:	139
	Player stats at PFR

Ronald "Trousers" Smith (May 3, 1943 – June 2, 2013) was an American football defensive back and return specialist. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for ten season with five teams: the Chicago Bears (1965, 1970–1972), the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967), the Los Angeles Rams (1968–1969), the San Diego Chargers (1973), and the Oakland Raiders (1974). He was traded along with Jim Seymour from the Rams to the Bears for Dick Evey on September 1, 1970.^[1] He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1972 season as a kick returner.

On June 2, 2013, Smith died in Denver, Colorado from lung cancer.^[2]

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