Pee Wee Smith facts for kids
| Date of birth: | January 3, 1968 |
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| Place of birth: | Compton, California, U.S. |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | WR/KR |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College: | Miami |
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Career highlights and awards
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Demetrius "Pee Wee" Smith, born on January 3, 1968, is a former professional football player. He was known for his exciting plays as a kick returner and wide receiver. Pee Wee played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1990 to 1996. He missed the 1996 season due to an injury.
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Playing Football in College
Before joining the professional leagues, Pee Wee Smith played college football. From 1988 to 1989, he was a wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes football team. College football is a popular sport in the United States. It helps young athletes develop their skills before possibly playing professionally.
Becoming a National Champion
During his time with the Miami Hurricanes, Pee Wee Smith achieved a major success. In 1989, his team won the National Championship. This means they were the best college football team in the country that year. Winning a national title is a huge accomplishment for any college athlete.
His Time in the CFL
After his college career, Pee Wee Smith moved on to play in the Canadian Football League. He joined the Calgary Stampeders in 1990. The CFL is Canada's top professional football league. It has slightly different rules than American football.
What is a Wide Receiver?
As a wide receiver, Pee Wee Smith's main job was to catch passes. He would run specific routes on the field. The quarterback would then throw the ball to him. Wide receivers need to be fast and have good hands. They often score touchdowns by catching the ball in the end zone.
What is a Kick Returner?
Pee Wee Smith also excelled as a kick returner. This role involves catching the ball after a kickoff or a punt. The kick returner then tries to run the ball as far as possible. Their goal is to gain good field position for their team. Sometimes, they can even run the ball all the way for a touchdown. This makes kick returners very exciting players to watch.
Winning the Grey Cup
One of the biggest highlights of Pee Wee Smith's professional career was winning the Grey Cup. This happened in 1992. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the Canadian Football League. Winning it means your team is the best in the CFL for that year. It is similar to the Super Bowl in American football.
Pee Wee Smith's career with the Stampeders ended after the 1996 season. He was a valuable player known for his speed and ability to make big plays.
