Dean Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dean Smith
Occupation	Sprinter
Date Of Birth	Jan 15, 1932(1932-01-15)
Age	92
Birthplace	Breckenridge
Country	United States
Birth City	Breckenridge
Horoscope	Capricorn

Dean Smith Biography

Dean Smith is one of the most popular and richest Sprinter who was born on January 15, 1932 in Breckenridge, Breckenridge, United States. Finis Dean Smith (born January 15, 1932) is an American former track and field athlete and stuntman, winner of the gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

In 2006 he was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame. of He is also a Member of the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Smith competed in amateur rodeo. His events were bareback bronc riding and calf roping. He won championships in both events. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associations made him an honorary member. He also participated in Reba McEntire’s Pro Celebrity Rodeo in May 1997 in the team roping event.

Dean Smith Net Worth

Dean Smith is one of the richest Sprinter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dean Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in Breckenridge, Texas, Smith won the Amateur Athletic Union championships in 100 m in 1952. At the Helsinki Olympics, he was fourth in the 100 m and ran the leadoff leg for American gold medal winning 4 × 100 m relay team. As a sprinter on the Longhorn track team, Smith ran a 100-yard dash in 9.4 seconds; one tenth of a second off the world record at the time.

Dean Smith is a member of the Hollywood Stuntman’s Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was named “All American Cowboy” and in 1998 he received a Golden Boot Award. In 2007 he received the Silver Spur award for his contribution as a stuntman (one of the best) in the film business.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Dean Smith Dating?

According to our records, Dean Smith married to Linnea Weblemoe (m. 1976–2015), Ann Cleavinger (m. 1954–1973). As of December 1, 2023, Dean Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Dean Ranked on the list of most popular Sprinter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dean Smith celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.

Did Michael Jordan attend Dean Smith's funeral?

Among those who attended were UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams and Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski. They were there along with some of the basketball greats and former Tar Heel players like Michael Jordan , Sam Perkins, Eric Montross, Rasheed Wallace, Larry Brown, Brad Daugherty, and a slew of others.

How much is Dean Smith paid?

Dean Smith had a contract worth 9 million pounds which saw him earn 1.5 million pounds annually. This means he will be earning at least around 1.5 million pounds annually.

How many Final Fours did Dean Smith go to?

Smith had been to six Final Fours and reached the title game three times, including in 1981, but all those appearances had ended in losses.

How many national championships does Dean Smith have?

Smith, who died in 2015, coached the Tar Heels from 1961-1997 and retired as the winningest coach in college basketball. He led the Tar Heels to national championships in 1982 and 1993 , to 13 ACC Tournament titles, 11 Final Fours and an NIT championship.

How much is Coach K's salary?

According to Duke’s federal tax filings, Krzyzewski was paid over $12.5 million in 2020-2021.