Doug Smith

A native of Rockton, a few miles east of Cambridge, Doug Smith contributed football skills which helped Glenview Park Secondary School win the South Waterloo Championship in 1970. From there he attended Wilfrid Laurier University, played for the Golden Hawks and won All-Canadian University recognition in 1973.

Joining the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1974, Smith continued his career there until 1980, was CFL Eastern All-star Centre in 1979 and helped the Alouettes win Grey Cups in 1974 and 1977. He played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1981 and 1982 and finished his career with the Montreal Concordes in1983 and 1984. He was team captain during his last six years of playing.

Father of three children, Smith works with an academic book publishing company, plays recreational hockey, coaches and referees.

Photograph Courtesy of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.