Jackie Smith hauls in a score against Denver. We think this is from the 1972 Cardinals/Broncos preseason game. Players in the picture are #26, Randy Montgomery, #85 Mel Gray, #81 is Jackie Smith and #26 is former Bills AFL All Star George Saimes. 1972 was Saimes last of 10 seasons between the AFL and NFL.
Jackie Smith TD catch against Denver in 1972
A couple of Greats from Cardinal History - Quarterback Jim Hart and Hall of Fame Tight End Jackie Smith. The two were together for 12 seasons (1966-1977) and combined for a total of 25 touchdowns during that time.
Jim Hart & Jackie Smith together on the sideline in 1968
The Cardinals Hall of Fame Tight End leaves Cowboys defenders sprawled out on the turf.
Jackie Smith, Cardinals, runs over Jethro Pugh of the Cowboys
Jackie Smith St. Louis Cardinals Tight End
1973 - Cardinals Tight End Jackie Smith (#81) is congratulated by team mates Walker Gillette (#84), Jim Hart (#17), Donny Anderson (#44) & Jim Otis (#35) as he sets a new NFL record for Tight Ends with 434 career catches.
Jackie Smith sets the All Time Reception List among Tight Ends in 1973
Pictured here with Hall of Fame tight end Jackie Smith. Smith came out of retirement in 1978 to play his last season in the NFL with the Cowboys.
Roger Staubach and Jackie Smith of the Dallas Cowboys in 1978
A 16-year career with 5 Pro Bowls, he retired from football as the NFL's All-Time Leading Tight End in Catches and Yards Receiving. But too many will always remember him for his dropped touchdown-pass in Super Bowl XIII.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
