\Wayne Smith had a 12 year CFL career as a defensive end from 1969 to 1980 as a defensive end.  Smith played his first seven years in Ottawa where he enjoyed his greatest success, winning both East and CFL All-Stars at defensive end in 1972 and 1974.  Smith was also the runner-up for the top defensive player in the CFL in 1974, losing to John Helton. Smith went to two Grey Cups with the Rough Riders in those years, winning in his rookie season in 1969 and again in 1973.  Following his stint in Ottawa, Smith went on to play one season in BC  (1976).  Smith ran into trouble with Lions' coach Vic Rapp for what Rapp described as insubordination, and was traded to Toronto in June of 1977 for lineback Marv Allemang, receiver Al Charuk and defensive back Larry Uteck.. Smith spent two and a half years with Toronto (1977-1979), before being traded to Saskatchwan in September of 1979 for future considerations.  Smith would finish the 1979 season with the green Riders and start the 1980 season with them before finishing his career with Hamilton. Smith's son, also named Wayne, has since gone on to also play in the CFL.

Smith Blocks Kick and Scores TD in Intra-Squad Game - July 3, 1969

Smith Nominated For Shenley Award - October 22, 1974

Injury May Keep Smith Out Of East Finals - November 16, 1974

Larks Want Smith or Jones Stays Put - January 15, 1975

Smith Unhappy in Ottawa - November 13, 1975

Argos Say They Want Smith - June 9, 1977

Smith Traded To Toronto for Three Players - June 16, 1977

Smith Traded to Saskatchewan - September 26, 1979

No tackle or quarterback sack stats were kept during the years that Smith played.