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ED Smith was the first native Bahamian drafted by an NFL club and played two seasons for the Denver Broncos. Now residing in Denver, he was selected in the 13th round with the No.319th pick in 1973.

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Bahamian NFL icon Ed Smith welcomes Mike Strachan into American football fraternity

IT was 48 years ago that Ed Smith broke the barrier to become the first Bahamian drafted into the National Football League.

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