John Smith (2021) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

John Smith

John Smith

Induction:
2021
Class:
1984

Smith achieved greatness as both an athlete and coach at SIU. An eight-time MVC champion thrower, he was an All-American in the indoor shot put in 1984. Smith held both the indoor and outdoor shot put record at SIU. As a throws coach for Southern, Smith mentored 49 All-Americans and 63 MVC champions, and was a four-time USTFCCCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year. He also coached his wife, Saluki Hall of Famer Connie Price-Smith, during four Olympiads.

Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament Championship vs #1 UIC (Audio Only)

Monday, May 25

Saluki Baseball Radio Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #2 Indiana State Elimination Game (Audio Only)

Sunday, May 24

Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #3 Murray State Elimination Game (Auido Only)

Sunday, May 24

Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #5 UE Elimination Game (Audio Only)

Friday, May 22

T&F @ MVC Championships Day 2

Select Track and Field Athletes Ready for NCAA Nationals Round One

Tuesday, May 26

This Week in...5/24

This Week in Saluki Athletics: May 25-31

Monday, May 25

Hall and Mylott

SIU's Run Ends with 7-2 loss to UIC in MVC Championship

Sunday, May 24

Hall

Salukis Stun Sycamores, Racers, Move to First MVC Championship Since 2022

Sunday, May 24