Smith was born in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Thomas Jefferson Senior High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

[3] In 1978, Smith was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.

[4] Thomas Jefferson High School dedicated their Wrestling room shortly after they rebuilt their Activities Center Building in 2008.

Intermat Wrestling website posted an article on Smith citing his accomplishments.

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