Hall of Fame
Smith played football and baseball for the Golden Bears from 1970-1974. He was a four-year starter in both sports and was chosen First Team All-WVIAC in 1973. Smith also received the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award.
He graduated from Franklin High School and was a First Team All-State pitcher in baseball. Smith also played football, participating in ten state playoff games and winning 11 Potomac Valley Conference Championships. During his high school career, Smith also played basketball.
The native of Franklin, W.Va. has coached multiple sports including football, basketball, softball and baseball over a 44-year career. He was the head coach at Franklin High School and Pendleton County High School for 35 years. Smith's family includes son Rod and his wife Charlene, daughter Michelle and her husband Tierre, and five grandchildren.
