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01-22-2008, 08:50 AM
Forgive me if this was posted before, I just saw it:
from www.mosports.com
Missouri Southern's Smith to join Hall of Fame
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced the members of the 2008 Enshrinement Class. Fifteen individuals from diverse sports backgrounds and two teams will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Sunday, February 10, at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield, Mo. The Killian Group is the presenting sponsor of the annual event. The 2008 John Q. Hammons Founder's Award recipient will also be recognized during the ceremony, as well as 12 Sports Achievement Award winners.
Smith enjoyed a stellar career at Missouri Southern State University, finishing second in career receiving yards (2,961) and holding the career receiving touchdowns record (34). He currently holds the single game receiving yards record (254) and single season reception average (24 yards per catch in 1991).
He also broke the school's reception record (153), and was named first-team All-America by AP, Kodak, Football Gazette and NCAA Division II sports information directors after his senior year. In his final season, Smith caught 63 passes for 986 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given annually to the top football player at the Division II level.
He was named Missouri Southern's Outstanding Graduate in 1994 after completing his collegiate studies with three degrees in, economics and finance, general business, as well as marketing and management. Smith entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, 1994.
A 13-year wide receiver, Smith holds Broncos franchise records for career receptions (849), receiving yards (11,389), touchdown catches (68) and overall touchdowns (71). He also leads all undrafted players in NFL history in every major career-receiving category. Smith entered the 2007 season ranked 11th in overall league annals in career receptions, 17th in career receiving yards, and tied for 30th in career receiving touchdowns.
In 2005, Smith became one of the 25 players in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards, a feat he accomplished on Monday Night Football vs. Kansas City (9/26/05). Smith is the first player from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, and the first to play for two Super Bowl winning teams (Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII).
from www.mosports.com
Missouri Southern's Smith to join Hall of Fame
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced the members of the 2008 Enshrinement Class. Fifteen individuals from diverse sports backgrounds and two teams will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Sunday, February 10, at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield, Mo. The Killian Group is the presenting sponsor of the annual event. The 2008 John Q. Hammons Founder's Award recipient will also be recognized during the ceremony, as well as 12 Sports Achievement Award winners.
Smith enjoyed a stellar career at Missouri Southern State University, finishing second in career receiving yards (2,961) and holding the career receiving touchdowns record (34). He currently holds the single game receiving yards record (254) and single season reception average (24 yards per catch in 1991).
He also broke the school's reception record (153), and was named first-team All-America by AP, Kodak, Football Gazette and NCAA Division II sports information directors after his senior year. In his final season, Smith caught 63 passes for 986 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given annually to the top football player at the Division II level.
He was named Missouri Southern's Outstanding Graduate in 1994 after completing his collegiate studies with three degrees in, economics and finance, general business, as well as marketing and management. Smith entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, 1994.
A 13-year wide receiver, Smith holds Broncos franchise records for career receptions (849), receiving yards (11,389), touchdown catches (68) and overall touchdowns (71). He also leads all undrafted players in NFL history in every major career-receiving category. Smith entered the 2007 season ranked 11th in overall league annals in career receptions, 17th in career receiving yards, and tied for 30th in career receiving touchdowns.
In 2005, Smith became one of the 25 players in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards, a feat he accomplished on Monday Night Football vs. Kansas City (9/26/05). Smith is the first player from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, and the first to play for two Super Bowl winning teams (Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII).