Smith had an outstanding college career at UCLA where he led the team in rushing in 1958 and 1959. In 1959, he was also the team captain, led the team in scoring and was named the MVP. Smith was also an All Pacif All-Star at FB, and an honorable mention for All-American. Smith joined the Riders in 1960, but his rookie season was cut short with a leg injury in the second game of the season. Smith returned to health in 1962, and along with Ferd Burkett, gave the Riders a strong 1-2 punch out of the backfield.
Games Played and Rushing
Year
Team
GP
TC
Yds
Avg
TD
Long
1960
SASK
40
210
5.2
0
11
1961
SASK
128
557
4.3
3
25
1962
SASK
18
47
2.6
0
14
Official games played stats were not kept in the West until 1964.