Congregation Beth Israel Men's Club Dinner Forum Presents: Billy Ray Smith Jr.

Please join us at our August 21 Dinner Forum to hear Mr. Billy Ray Smith Jr. share stories about his exciting career as a former American college and professional football player.

Mr. Smith was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football for the University of Arkansas, and was twice recognized as a consensus All-American. Smith was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the San Diego Chargers.  

He was the 5th pick in the 1st round, and was the first defensive player taken in the 1983 draft. He was the Chargers team MVP in 1987, and the team defensive player of the year in 1985 and 1986. Smith was voted Second-team All-AFC by UPI in 1986 and 1987 and was voted Second-team All-Pro by NEA in 1989. Smith played his entire 10-year NFL career with the Chargers. His top sack season was 1986, when he totaled 11 sacks.  In 2009, Smith was voted by fans and the Chargers Hall of Fame as one of the 50 greatest Chargers of all time.  

Smith is a second generation NFL defender. His late father, Billy Ray Smith Sr. also played for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and was a 13-year pro for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts.  

Smith lives in San Diego and was previously the co-host of the morning sports program, The Scott and B.R. Show, with Scott Kaplan on XX Sports Radio (1090 AM). Smith also works for Fox Sports on Saturdays during the College Football season, and is the co-host of the Chargers Power Report, on Saturday nights during the NFL season. He worked on the NFL on Fox as analyst and performs the same role for San Diego Chargers preseason.  

Smith is married to KGTV news anchor Kimberly Hunt.

Dinner Forums are open to the entire San Diego community, both men and women. The fee: $12 with an RSVP, $15 without an RSVP, includes a deli dinner. You can RSVP via the following link   (https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/32207289821960). For more information contact Judi Schwartz at 858-535-1111, ext. 3133.

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