Jerry Smith was a star tight end for the Washington Redskins from 1965-77, retiring with a then-NFL record of 60 touchdowns.

Jerry Smith’s sister and best friend Brig Owens reflect on the legacy of the late tight end, who died of AIDS in 1986. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

In his final days, Jerry Smith could not speak above a whisper. The former All-Pro tight end, who played at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds, was down to 140. He could not eat; he was kept alive by i… ...

Smith caught 421 passes and hauled in 60 career touchdowns, both records for tight ends when he retired. In comparison, the great John Mackey, a Hall-of-Famer and deservedly so, caught 331 passes ...

The topic is two-time Pro Bowl tight end Jerry Smith, who at the time of his retirement had caught more touchdowns than any tight end in NFL history. To casual fans, he is perhaps better known for ...

During Thursday's NFL Network's pregame show before the Broncos took on the Chiefs, former wide receiver and current analyst Steve Smith said he tried to reach out to Jerry Jeudy during warmups to ...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy discussed his feud with former star wideout and current NFL Network analyst Steve ...

Jerry Smith hits his second shot on the 18th hole on the Palm Course during the first round of The Childrens Miracle Network Classic held at The Disney Shades of Green Resort on November 1, 2007 in ...

Steve Smith wants to put an end to his feud with Jerry Jeudy. Smith, a former star receiver who played 16 years in the NFL and has since entered the media landscape, dubbed the Broncos receiver a ...

Jerry Smith died on July 18, 2024, at his home in South Carolina. A celebration of life will be held at from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dery Funeral Home, giving "family, friends and extended scuba ...