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Smith passed away on Sunday surrounded by his loved ones after a seven-year battle with prostate cancer , according to a family statement.
``Belying a tough, matter-of-fact and no nonsense persona -- one synonymous with that of a true football guy -- was A.J.'s softer side, which included a tremendous love for his family, the NFL and the Chargers," Chargers owner Dean Spanos said in a statement. In addition to coaching, Smith also played semi-professional football for the Attleboro Kings of the EFL as a wide receiver from 1972 to 1974. He was given a tryout with the Washington Redskins in 1974, but a contract was not offered.
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