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[[File:jerrysmith.png|200px|thumb|left|Jerry Smith]]

==Country==

United States

==Birth - Death==

1943 - 1986

==Occupation==

Sports

==Description==

Star tight end for the Washington Redskins from 1965-77. Died of AIDS in 1987.  Part of Aids Memorial Quilt.  Had a relationship with fellow football player [[Dave Kopay]].

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-11-02/sports/8603220449_1_aids-things-football-camp
* http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJe01.htm
* http://www.outsports.com/2014/1/16/5316584/jerry-smith-washington-redskins-gay-aids-nfl-documentary

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