Richard Shore Smith (December 11, 1877 – May 19, 1953) was an American

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player and coach. He played

at the

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from 1896 to 1899 and then at

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, where he attended law school. Playing as a fullback for Columbia in 1903, Smith was named an

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. He served as the head football coach at Oregon in 1904 and again in 1925, compiling a record of 6–8–1.McCann, Michael C. (1995). Oregon Ducks Football: 100 Years of Glory. Eugene, OR: McCann Communications Corp. . Smith practiced law in Oregon and was president of the First National Bank in

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. He died at the age of 74 on May 19, 1953, at his home in Eugene.

Head coaching record

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