Earlham College

Ross Smith was a two-sport athlete while at Earlham College. Smith lettered four years in soccer and track. Although successful in both sports, he received national accolades in soccer and was a team captain. Smith was an honorable mention All-Midwest in 1951, a first team all-conference performer in 1952 and 1953 and an All-America Honorable Mention selection in 1953. In track, Smith competed in throwing events, earning all-conference honors in the shot put, discus and javelin.