Greg Smith
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- Sport(s):
- Men's Basketball
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- Years Played:
- 1974-77
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- Year Inducted:
- 2016
Greg Smith was a standout basketball player under Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Mosser from 1974-77.
He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Bellevue in 1977.
Upon graduation, he was the second-leading scorer in school history. He still ranks seventh all-time on the school records' charts with 1,423 career points and 19.2 points per game. Smith helped lead the Bruins to a 47-30 record during his three-year career.
For his efforts, Smith was named the Bellevue University Athlete of the Year for the 1976-77 academic year.
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Smith passed away in August of 2012. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Brown, his two sons, Greg Jr. and Dwight, and his siblings, Terrance, Brian, and Kim.
Smith was a sports enthusiast throughout his life. He enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, and fishing, as well refereeing youth sports. He was able to develop and watch his sons, Greg, Jr. and Dwight, play basketball for Colorado State University.
After graduating from Bellevue, Smith stayed in the area, working as a Douglas County Parole Officer. He also worked at the Omaha Correctional Center and the Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency.