Verda T. "Vitamin" Smith, Jr. (October 30, 1923 – February 14, 2000) was a National Football League (NFL) running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1949 through 1953. Smith served in the United States Army and participated in the Battle of Normandy before enrolling at Abilene Christian University where he sprinted, threw javelin and played college football for the Wildcats. In the NFL, Smith was a return specialist. In 1950, he set a record by returning three kicks for touchdowns in a single season. That record would stand until 1967. References 1923 births 2000 deaths United States Army personnel of World War II American football running backs American football return specialists Abilene Christian Wildcats football players Los Angeles Rams players People from Lake Dallas, Texas People from Sweetwater, Texas Players of American football from Texas