Auburn legend Zeke Smith passed away Friday at the age of 79. Now, if God decides to make a movie called “1950s Football Player,” I’m pretty sure He’ll cast Zeke for every role. That face. That body. That name. Or at least that nickname.
Because “Roger Smith” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. “Roger Smith” is the guy who wins an SGA election in 1958. “Zeke Smith” is the guy who wins the Outland Trophy for holding Tennessee to zero first downs and -30 yards offense in 1958.
So who do Auburn fans have to thank for “Zeke”?