Mark Smolinski
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.
| Born: | May 9, 1939 Alpena, Michigan, United States |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| 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 |
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."[1] The exhibit featured photos and memorabilia from both his high school days and his professional career.