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'''Edward "Ed" Smith''' (June 17, 1913 – January 29, 1998) was an [[American football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Washington Redskins|Boston Redskins]] and [[Green Bay Packers]]. He played [[college football]] at [[New York University]] and was [[NFL Draft|drafted]] in the third round of the [[1936 NFL Draft]].
'''Edward Smith''' (June 17, 1913 – January 29, 1998) was an [[American football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Boston Redskins]] and [[Green Bay Packers]]. He played [[college football]] at [[New York University]] and was [[NFL Draft|drafted]] in the third round of the [[1936 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1936 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1936/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


During the 1935 football season, Smith posed for the [[Heisman Trophy]] [[Study (art)|study]] with the now-iconic [[Stiff-arm fend|straight or "stiff" arm]].<ref name="SI">https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/The-man-who-inspired-the-Heisman-It-s-not-who-y;_ylt=Au5yLQZwJxy6piEgq5rCEtIcvrYF?urn=ncaaf-271571</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Harmon, Jim |title=Striking A Pose For Posterity |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068070/index.htm |work=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=December 5, 1988 |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref>
During the 1935 football season, Smith posed for the [[Heisman Trophy]] [[Study (art)|study]] with the now-iconic [[Stiff-arm fend|straight or "stiff" arm]].<ref name="SI">{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/The-man-who-inspired-the-Heisman-It-s-not-who-y;_ylt=Au5yLQZwJxy6piEgq5rCEtIcvrYF?urn=ncaaf-271571|title=Dr. Saturday}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Harmon, Jim |title=Striking A Pose For Posterity |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068070/index.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121202235759/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068070/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 2, 2012 |work=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=December 5, 1988 |access-date=2011-12-10}}</ref>


Sculptor [[Frank Eliscu]] asked Smith, his former high school classmate, to pose for a commissioned work involving a football player. They both attended [[George Washington High School (New York City)|George Washington High School]] in [[New York City]]'s [[Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights]] neighborhood. Smith did not realize that the sculpture, for which he posed, became the fabled [[Heisman Trophy]] until 1982. A documentary filmmaker tracked down Smith through his brother-in-law, [[Bob Pastor]], a former heavyweight boxer who fought [[Joe Louis]] twice. The [[Downtown Athletic Club]] subsequently presented Smith with a Heisman Trophy of his own in 1985.
Sculptor [[Frank Eliscu]] asked Smith, his former high school classmate, to pose for a commissioned work involving a football player. They both attended [[George Washington High School (New York City)|George Washington High School]] in New York City's [[Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights]] neighborhood. Smith did not realize that the sculpture, for which he posed, became the fabled [[Heisman Trophy]] until 1982. A documentary filmmaker tracked down Smith through his brother-in-law, [[Bob Pastor]], a former heavyweight boxer who fought [[Joe Louis]] twice. The [[Downtown Athletic Club]] subsequently presented Smith with a Heisman Trophy of his own in 1985.


Smith was what sportswriters used to refer to as a triple-threat: he ran, passed and often quick-kicked in [[New York University]]'s single-wing offense during the 1933–1935 seasons. Smith suffered a torn ligament in his left leg and a hemorrhage in his right leg and NYU went 3–4–1 in 1934. The 1935 Thanksgiving game was the last of Smith's collegiate career. The first Heisman Trophy presentation was on December 5, 1935.
Smith was what sportswriters used to refer to as a triple-threat: he ran, passed and often quick-kicked in [[New York University]]'s single-wing offense during the 1933–1935 seasons. Smith suffered a torn ligament in his left leg and a hemorrhage in his right leg and NYU went 3–4–1 in 1934. The 1935 Thanksgiving game was the last of Smith's collegiate career. The first Heisman Trophy presentation was on December 5, 1935.


The [[Boston Redskins]] drafted Smith in the [[1936 NFL Draft|NFL's first ever draft]] in February 1936. He was selected in round three, the #20 pick overall. Smith graduated from NYU in the spring of 1936 and proceeded to a career in professional football. The pay was $200 a game for the twelve-week season.
The [[Boston Redskins]] drafted Smith in the [[1936 NFL draft|NFL's first ever draft]] in February 1936. He was selected in round three, the #20 pick overall. Smith graduated from NYU in the spring of 1936 and proceeded to a career in professional football. The pay was $200 a game for the twelve-week season.


Smith played with the Redskins in the [[1936 Boston Redskins season|1936 season]]. The Redskins played in the [[1936 NFL Championship Game]] at New York's Polo Grounds on December 13, 1936. The Skins lost to the Green Bay Packers 21-6. Smith played with the [[Green Bay Packers]] under coach [[Curly Lambeau]] in the [[1937 Green Bay Packers season|1937 season]]. His ligament injury returned while playing in Green Bay and Smith left professional sports. He later played and coached semi-pro football in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1941. As player-coach, Smith again connected with Vince Lombardi, who played under Smith.
Smith played with the Redskins in the [[1936 Boston Redskins season|1936 season]]. The Redskins played in the [[1936 NFL Championship Game]] at New York's Polo Grounds on December 13, 1936. The Skins lost to the Green Bay Packers 21–6. Smith played with the [[Green Bay Packers]] under coach [[Curly Lambeau]] in the [[1937 Green Bay Packers season|1937 season]]. His ligament injury returned while playing in Green Bay and Smith left professional sports. He later played and coached semi-pro football in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1941. As player-coach, Smith again connected with Vince Lombardi, who played under Smith.


Smith and his wife Hilda lived most of their life in Washington Heights. Smith worked for Otis Elevator in the post-war era.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}
Smith and his wife Hilda lived most of their life in Washington Heights. Smith worked for Otis Elevator in the post-war era.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 18 September 2024

For other American football players named "Ed Smith", see Ed Smith (disambiguation).

Ed Smith
No. 36, 28
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1913-06-17)June 17, 1913
New York, New York, U.S.
Died:January 29, 1998(1998-01-29) (aged 84)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College:NYU
NFL draft:1936 / round: 3 / pick: 20
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:39
Average:5.6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Edward Smith (June 17, 1913 – January 29, 1998) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at New York University and was drafted in the third round of the 1936 NFL draft.[1]

During the 1935 football season, Smith posed for the Heisman Trophy study with the now-iconic straight or "stiff" arm.[2][3]

Sculptor Frank Eliscu asked Smith, his former high school classmate, to pose for a commissioned work involving a football player. They both attended George Washington High School in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood. Smith did not realize that the sculpture, for which he posed, became the fabled Heisman Trophy until 1982. A documentary filmmaker tracked down Smith through his brother-in-law, Bob Pastor, a former heavyweight boxer who fought Joe Louis twice. The Downtown Athletic Club subsequently presented Smith with a Heisman Trophy of his own in 1985.

Smith was what sportswriters used to refer to as a triple-threat: he ran, passed and often quick-kicked in New York University's single-wing offense during the 1933–1935 seasons. Smith suffered a torn ligament in his left leg and a hemorrhage in his right leg and NYU went 3–4–1 in 1934. The 1935 Thanksgiving game was the last of Smith's collegiate career. The first Heisman Trophy presentation was on December 5, 1935.

The Boston Redskins drafted Smith in the NFL's first ever draft in February 1936. He was selected in round three, the #20 pick overall. Smith graduated from NYU in the spring of 1936 and proceeded to a career in professional football. The pay was $200 a game for the twelve-week season.

Smith played with the Redskins in the 1936 season. The Redskins played in the 1936 NFL Championship Game at New York's Polo Grounds on December 13, 1936. The Skins lost to the Green Bay Packers 21–6. Smith played with the Green Bay Packers under coach Curly Lambeau in the 1937 season. His ligament injury returned while playing in Green Bay and Smith left professional sports. He later played and coached semi-pro football in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1941. As player-coach, Smith again connected with Vince Lombardi, who played under Smith.

Smith and his wife Hilda lived most of their life in Washington Heights. Smith worked for Otis Elevator in the post-war era.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dr. Saturday".
  3. ^ Harmon, Jim (December 5, 1988). "Striking A Pose For Posterity". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 2, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
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