CARDS: Fleer 1992, Pacific 1992, Topps Stadium Club 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 2/19 RECEIVED: 3/3 (12 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Vinson Smith started his college career as a DL at East Carolina.
• It wasn’t until he was a junior that Vinson was converted to ILB.
• He finished his college career with 294 total tackles, 4 picks, and 2 fumble recoveries.
• Undrafted he joined the Atlanta Falcons in ’88 as a free agent, but spent most of the season battling injuries.
• Spent the entire 1989 season on IR with the Steelers.
• Signed as a Plan B free agent with the Cowboys in 1990.
• As the starting WLB, posted 71 tackles and 3 QB pressures in ’91.
• Had 69 total tackles and 1 sack and 2 fumble recoveries in ’92.
• Traded to Chicago in 1993 along with Barry Minter.
• Recorded 111 total tackles and 4 sacks in 1995.
• Returned to the Cowboys in 1997 and was a key backup to all 3 LB positions.
• Joined the New Orleans Saints in ’98 where he again contributed as a backup and special teamer.
• Retired after the 1999 season.

ACCOLADES:

• ECU Pirates HOF

NOTES:

Vinson was another one of these Cowboys from my childhood at St. Edwards I never got at training camp. When he popped up on my radar I sent these cards out immediately. I’ve held onto the Fleer 1992 card for some 30+ years…