Football Athletic Barrier Breaker John Thomas "J.T." Smith
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From left, UNT President Norval Pohl, J.T. Smith, Athletic Director Rick Villarreal

From left, UNT President Norval Pohl, John Thomas "J.T." Smith, Athletic Director Rick Villarreal

John Thomas "J.T." Smith, who joined the Eagles in 1974, was an outstanding defensive back who gained more than 1,000 yards in punt interception and kick-off returns.

After leaving North Texas, Smith had an all-star career with the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals. He was All-Pro in 1980 and 1988 and is the Chiefs' all-time leader in punt returns. He was named to the North Texas Hall of Fame in 1991.