Laverne Smith was born on September 12,1954 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Laverne Smith
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Laverne Smith was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 1977 NFL draft.
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Laverne Smith played college football at the University of Kansas and attended Wichita Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas.
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Laverne Smith participated in track and field for the Golden Buffaloes, winning the state championship in the 100-yard dash in 1971.
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Laverne Smith was inducted into the Southeast High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Laverne Smith played for the Kansas Jayhawks from 1973 to 1976 and was a three-year starter.
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Laverne Smith set school records for career rushing yards with 3,192 and single season rushing yards with 1,181 in 1974.
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Laverne Smith accumulated career totals of 23 rushing touchdowns on 488 attempts.
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Laverne Smith recorded 217 yards and two touchdowns on 21 receptions.
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Laverne Smith participated in track for the Jayhawks, winning the 1976 Big Eight championship in the 100 meters and 440-yard relay.
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Laverne Smith was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 99th pick in the 1977 NFL Draft.
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Laverne Smith played in seven games for the team, and later suffered a broken leg, during the 1977 season.
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Laverne Smith spent a few more years on the Steelers roster.