College Wyoming Name Mark Smolinski 1963–1968 New York Jets Role American football player | Rushing yards 1,323 Education University of Wyoming Rush attempts 421 Positions Running back | |
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Date of birth (1939-05-09) May 9, 1939 (age 76) Place of birth Alpena, Michigan, United States | ||
Mark Wayne Smolinski (born May 9, 1939) was a professional American football player for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the AFL's World Champion New York Jets.
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Personal life
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
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
In 2009, Smolinski was honored by the Presque Isle Historical Museum as "a hometown hero to several generations." The exhibit featured photos and memorabilia from both his high school days and his professional career.