#24 on their list of "100 Greatest Super Bowl Moments". Smith retired again, even though the Cowboys still wanted him back for the 1979 season. At the time, Smith's 7,918 career receiving yards were the most ever by an NFL tight end, until he was surpassed by Ozzie Newsome's 7,980 yards in 1990. His 16.5 yards per catch average is currently the highest among all tight ends in the Hall of Fame. Personal life Smith has worked in the marketing of Hobie Cat boats, including pedal kayaks and the Mirage Pro Angler. He has performed the national anthem at different sporting events. References External links Jackie Smith at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Super Bowl drop doesn't define Jackie Smith's Hall of Fame career 1940 births Living people People from Kentwood, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football tight ends Dallas Cowboys players Northwestern State Demons football players St. Louis Cardinals (football) players Eastern Conference Pro Bowl players National Conference Pro Bowl players Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees