Smerlas, of Greek-American descent, graduated from Waltham High School in 1975, where he was a star football player and wrestler.[citation needed] He became a defensive lineman for Boston College before embarking on an NFL career.[citation needed] Smerlas' 1990 autobiography, By a Nose, recounts his 11 years with the Bills and their climb from cellar-dwellers to Super Bowl contenders.
Smerlas currently resides in Massachusetts and is a part-time co-host during football season on sports radio WEEI-FM, NBC Sports Boston - The New England Tailgate Show, as well as a contributor to western New York radio station WHAM (AM) in Rochester.
A Boston Herald article [4] announced on April 6, 2007, that Fred considered seeking the Massachusetts 5th US Congressional seat being vacated by Martin T. Meehan as a Republican candidate.
Fred Smerlas and Vic Carucci, By A Nose: The Off-Center Life of Football's Funniest Lineman, Simon And Schuster, 1990. ISBN0-671-70532-6
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^"PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2018". Retrieved September 20, 2019.
^Glionna, John M. "The Gore, Guts and Horror of an NFL Fumble Pile". SB Nation. Retrieved October 13, 2022. Now in his 60s, Smerlas was a five-time NFL Pro Bowl selection during a 14-year career as a nose tackle with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots. No pushover between the lines, he was then the only Greek player in the NFL, with a 6'3, 270-pound body filled out by dolmades, bougatsa and baklava.
^Doyle, Bill (January 18, 2007). "DeOssie likes Pats Sunday". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved May 2, 2007.
^. news.bostonherald.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^. Wben.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
^Rich Newberg Posted by: Eli George (March 29, 2010). . WIVB.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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fred, smerlas, frederic, charles, smerlas, born, april, 1957, american, former, professional, football, player, nose, tackle, seasons, national, football, league, five, time, bowl, selection, with, buffalo, bills, also, played, francisco, 49ers, england, patri. Frederic Charles Smerlas born April 8 1957 is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle for 14 seasons in the National Football League NFL A five time Pro Bowl selection with the Buffalo Bills he also played for the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots Fred SmerlasNo 76Position Nose tacklePersonal informationBorn 1957 04 08 April 8 1957 age 67 Waltham Massachusetts U S Height 6 ft 4 in 1 93 m Weight 295 lb 134 kg Career informationHigh school WalthamCollege Boston CollegeNFL draft 1979 Round 2 Pick 32Career historyBuffalo Bills 1979 1989 San Francisco 49ers 1990 New England Patriots 1991 1992 Career highlights and awards5 All Pro 1980 1981 1982 1983 1988 5 Pro Bowl 1980 1983 1988 PFWA All Rookie Team 1979 Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame Buffalo Bills 25th Anniversary All Time Team Buffalo Bills 50th Anniversary All Time TeamCareer NFL statisticsSacks 29 0Interceptions 2Player stats at NFL com PFR Smerlas of Greek American descent graduated from Waltham High School in 1975 where he was a star football player and wrestler citation needed He became a defensive lineman for Boston College before embarking on an NFL career citation needed Smerlas 1990 autobiography By a Nose recounts his 11 years with the Bills and their climb from cellar dwellers to Super Bowl contenders Smerlas currently resides in Massachusetts and is a part time co host during football season on sports radio WEEI FM NBC Sports Boston The New England Tailgate Show as well as a contributor to western New York radio station WHAM AM in Rochester In 2018 the Professional Football Researchers Association named Smerlas to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2018 1 Two Time Two sport All American in Wrestling and Football in High School Two time New England heavyweight wrestling champ During Smerlas playing career he was the only player in the NFL who was of Greek descent 2 Contents 1 Fred amp Steve s Steakhouse 2 Political career 3 See also 4 Bibliography 5 References 6 External linksFred amp Steve s Steakhouse editSmerlas along with friend and colleague Steve DeOssie opened an award winning steakhouse at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln Rhode Island in March 2007 called Fred amp Steve s Steakhouse 3 Political career editA Boston Herald article 4 announced on April 6 2007 that Fred considered seeking the Massachusetts 5th US Congressional seat being vacated by Martin T Meehan as a Republican candidate In 2010 Smerlas expressed an interest in relocating to Western New York to challenge Brian Higgins or Louise Slaughter believing that they have not adequately represented Western New York or the upstate region as a whole He indicated that his son was considering attending the University at Buffalo and if he were to relocate he may run either in 2010 or 2012 5 later ruling out a 2010 run He said that his first priority would be to take a big saw and cut New York City off 6 See also editMost consecutive starts by a nose tackleBibliography editFred Smerlas and Vic Carucci By A Nose The Off Center Life of Football s Funniest Lineman Simon And Schuster 1990 ISBN 0 671 70532 6References edit PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2018 Retrieved September 20 2019 Glionna John M The Gore Guts and Horror of an NFL Fumble Pile SB Nation Retrieved October 13 2022 Now in his 60s Smerlas was a five time NFL Pro Bowl selection during a 14 year career as a nose tackle with the Buffalo Bills San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots No pushover between the lines he was then the only Greek player in the NFL with a 6 3 270 pound body filled out by dolmades bougatsa and baklava Doyle Bill January 18 2007 DeOssie likes Pats Sunday Worcester Telegram amp Gazette Retrieved May 2 2007 BostonHerald com Local Politics Ex Pats could team up to tackle Congress Radio hosts eye Meehan s empty seat news bostonherald com Archived from the original on 9 April 2007 Retrieved 17 January 2022 Smerlas For Congress He Says Maybe WBEN NewsRadio 930 Buffalo amp Niagara Falls NY Wben com Archived from the original on June 14 2011 Retrieved August 23 2010 Rich Newberg Posted by Eli George March 29 2010 Will former Bill make a run for office WIVB com Archived from the original on May 31 2011 Retrieved August 23 2010 External links editFred Smerlas Football at the Wayback Machine archived October 27 2009 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Hall of Fame Fred Smerlas Statistics Fred Smerlas Boston College Archived 2004 12 11 at the Wayback Machine All Pro tailgate party Home Page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fred Smerlas amp oldid 1221879648, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
