All-Time Steelers QBs Ranked: Bradshaw #1, Roethlisberger #2

Ron C. Smith

#14 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Retired 1 Year In The NFL
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HAIR
8.0
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Ron C. Smith Legacy

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Ron C. Smith, the lanky 6-5 gunslinger from Richmond's Varina High who lit up Wake Forest, chased NFL dreams as a late-round AFL pick in '64, landing with the Rams for a cameo before Pittsburgh's brutal '66 squad gave him nine games to sling it. In an era of bruising defenses and fleeting QB windows, his grit shone through trades and tryouts, embodying the forgotten journeymen who kept huddles alive amid the Steelers' wilderness years. No spotlight moments, just pure football heart—proof the league's soul lives in guys like Ron, still kicking at 83.

Ron C. Smith Rating Breakdown

Season
Subpar
Fantasy
Subpar
Playoffs
Non-Factor
Overall
Cooked
1 year with the Steelers

Ron C. Smith Career Stats via Wikipedia

1,249 Pass Yards
8 Touchdowns
12 INTs
0.0% Comp %
8.0 HAIR

Frequently Asked Questions About Ron C. Smith

Is Ron C. Smith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Ron C. Smith never made it to Canton, and honestly, his resume doesn't warrant the debate. The guy threw for 1,249 yards and 8 touchdowns across nine games with Pittsburgh in 1966—a blip in franchise history. Hall of Fame voters weren't losing sleep over this one. Smith's a footnote in Steelers lore, not a candidate.

What is Ron C. Smith doing now in 2026?

The search results don't contain information about Ron C. Smith's current activities in 2026. Given that he was born in 1942, he'd be 83 years old today, but there's no available data on what he's doing now—whether he's involved in broadcasting, business, or charity work. You'd need more recent sources to answer this one.

How would Ron C. Smith perform in today's NFL?

Smith's 8.04 passer rating tells you everything about how he'd fare in today's pass-happy NFL. Modern rules would actually help him—more protection, fewer brutal hits—but his arm talent and decision-making were limited even for the '60s. He'd be a camp casualty in 2026, no question.

How does Ron C. Smith compare to Terry Bradshaw?

Bradshaw over Smith isn't even close. Terry's 81.63 rating dwarfs Smith's 8.04—that's not a comparison, it's an indictment. Bradshaw won four Super Bowls and belongs in Canton; Smith threw nine passes for the Steelers. One built a dynasty, the other was a journeyman placeholder.