Mark Smolinski
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| Born: | May 9, 1939 Alpena, Michigan, United States |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Wyoming |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1962 | Baltimore Colts |
| 1963–1968 | New York Jets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
| Rushing yards | 1,323 |
| Rush attempts | 421 |
| Rushing TDs | 9 |
| Receptions | 103 |
| Receiving yards | 841 |
Mark Wayne Smolinski (born May 9, 1939) is a former professional American football player for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the AFL's World Champion New York Jets.
Personal life
[edit]Smolinski went to school in Rogers City, Michigan, where he now summers on Grand Lake in Presque Isle, Michigan. He married his wife Janice (Wetsch) Smolinski on June 1, 1968, and has three children: Shawn, Erica and Shadd. He has five grandchildren two that live in Northern Michigan, two in Montana and one in California.
Coaching career
[edit]Upon retiring from professional football, Smolinski returned to Northern Michigan and took a coaching job at Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Michigan, where he currently resides.
Historical Museum
[edit]In 2009, Smolinski was honored by the Presque Isle Historical Museum as "a hometown hero to several generations."[1] The exhibit featured photos and memorabilia from both his high school days and his professional career.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mark Smolinski exhibit planned at museum". www.piadvance.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011.