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For the player born 1979, see Wayne Smith (offensive lineman).

Wayne Dennis Smith (January 24, 1950 – November 27, 2016) was a Canadian Football League defensive end who played twelve seasons for five different teams. Smith never played high school or college football but was discovered by Bob Hayes, the Athletic Director at Saint Mary’s University. He was a CFL All-Star two times and was on the Grey Cup winning team in 1969 and 1973. He died in his sleep at his home in Halifax on November 27, 2016. He was 66 and had 9 children.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ "Wayne Smith, ex-CFL powerhouse who once played with broken arm, dies at 66".
  2. ^ "Saltwire | Halifax".
  3. ^ "Wayne D. Smith | Halifax | Atlantic Funeral Home – Halifax Chapel".

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