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

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.