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Ronald "Trousers" Smith (May 3, 1943 – June 2, 2013) was an American football defensive back and return specialist. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for ten season with five teams: the Chicago Bears (1965, 1970–1972), the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967), the Los Angeles Rams (1968–1969), the San Diego Chargers (1973), and the Oakland Raiders (1974). He was traded along with Jim Seymour from the Rams to the Bears for Dick Evey on September 1, 1970.[1] He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1972 season as a kick returner.

Ron Smith

No. 84, 40, 41, 48, 27
Position:	Cornerback, Wide receiver, Return specialist
Personal information
Born:	(1943-05-03)May 3, 1943 Chicago, Illinois
Died:	June 2, 2013(2013-06-02) (aged 70) Denver, Colorado
Career information
College:	Wisconsin
Undrafted:	1965
Career history
Chicago Bears (1965) Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967) Los Angeles Rams (1968–1969) Chicago Bears (1970–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) Oakland Raiders (1974)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (1972) 2× NFL kickoff return yards leader (1966, 1967)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 13 Touchdowns: 6 Games played: 139
Player stats at PFR

On June 2, 2013, Smith died in Denver, Colorado after a battle with lung cancer.[2]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference

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