Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jackie Smith
Born February 23, 1940
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Jackie Smith Marker
Inscription.
Jackie Smith. Born February 23, 1940. With his rare combination of size, speed and competitive intensity, Jackie Smith redefined the position of tight end in the NFL. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted the Louisiana track and football star in 1962, and he became a fixture with the Big Red for 15 seasons. Timed at 9.8 seconds in the 100-yard dash, Smith's speed made him a unique offensive threat among tight ends, and hard work turned him into a punishing blocker. He played in five consecutive pro bowls, and was named All-Pro in 1967 when he caught 56 passes for 1,205 yards and nine touchdowns. The leading receiver among tight ends when he retired, Jackie Smith was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
With his rare combination of size, speed and competitive intensity, Jackie Smith redefined the position of tight end in the NFL. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted the Louisiana track and football star in 1962, and he became a fixture with the Big Red for 15 seasons. Timed at 9.8 seconds in the 100-yard dash, Smith's speed made him a unique offensive threat among tight ends, and hard work turned him into a punishing blocker. He played in five consecutive pro bowls, and was named All-Pro in 1967 when he caught 56 passes for 1,205 yards and nine touchdowns. The leading receiver among tight ends when he retired, Jackie Smith was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
Erected 2001 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 38° 39.376′ N, 90° 18.436′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6655 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William B. Ittner (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
