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ABOUT ED SMITH:

After graduating from Pemberton Township High School (N.J.) in 1987 Ed Smith decided to forgo college and pursue his professional baseball career after he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 7th round. After nine years of chasing the dream of reaching the Major Leagues, Ed decided to make a professional change and pursued football as a second career. After playing in the World League of American Football Ed entered the NFL in 1996. One of the rewards for all the hard work, an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII as a member of the 1998 NFC Champions – The Atlanta Falcons (The Dirty Birds)

Today Ed lives in Peoria, Arizona. He travels the country as a Motivational Speaker, is a Sports Talk Show Host (The EZ Sports Talk Show), NFL Analyst (Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals), published author (EZ Does It: The Journey of a Lifetime) and supports a variety of charities and organizations.

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PROFESSIONAL SPORTS RESUME:

6-Year Professional Football Career – (Tight End/Special Teams) 1996 – 2001
• XFL Football League
◦ 2001 – Birmingham Thunderbolts
• National Football League
◦ 2000 – Detroit Lions
◦ 1999 – Philadelphia Eagles
◦ 1997 & 98 – Atlanta Falcons (Member of the 1998 NFC Champions/Super Bowl XXXIII)
◦ 1996 – Washington Redskins
• World League of American Football
◦ 1996 – Frankfurt Galaxy – World League of American Football

9-Year Professional Baseball Career – MiLB (3rd Base) 1987 – 1995
• 1995 – Cleveland Indians
• 1994 – Chicago Cubs
• 1991 – 93 – Milwaukee Brewers (Traded Mid-Season 1991)
• 1987 – 91 – Chicago White Sox (7th Round Draft Pick)

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ED SMITH SPEAKS

Ed Smith is a former 2 sport professional athlete, author, motivational speaker, sports talk show host and NFL Analyst. He enjoys sharing lessons learned along his incredible journey with people from all walks and experiences in life. A common theme in his message is to never give up in the pursuit of your dreams.

THE EZ SPORTS TALK SHOW

The EZ Sports Talk Show is broadcast live every Saturday from 10:00am – Noon on KDUS 1060 AM in Phoenix, AZ. The inaugural show hit the airwaves March 4, 2017 – hosted by Ed Smith, a former two sport professional athlete and Javon Adams. The EZ Sports Talk Show format features a weekly in depth look at the local sports landscape, in addition to national storylines and hot topics. Ed’s background has provided him with a unique knowledge and expertise of the sports world and paired with Javon’s extensive sports and music background; the duo provides a mix of great content and conversation. EZ Sports Talk is a listener orientated show for both the avid and casual sports fan.

EZ DOES IT

Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 7th round (1987), Ed began the quest to accomplish his childhood dream of playing Major League Baseball two days after graduating from Pemberton Township High School, New Jersey.
After traveling the winding road of minor league baseball for nine years, frustrated by the business and politics of professional baseball, Ed pursued football as a second career in 1996.
Overcoming incredible odds Ed made the transformation from minor league baseball veteran to a Tight End in the National Football League. The highlight and reward of his amazing transition was an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII as a member of the 1998 NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons (The Dirty Birds).

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