Career
He also played for the Hartford Blues, Rochester Jeffersons and the Providence Steamroller. Outside of the National Football League, he played for the Gilberton Cadamounts of the Anthracite League. During his year in Gilberton, Smyth doubled as a player with the Jeffersons.
In 1923 Smyth led the NFL in touchdowns, with 7.
Smyth was strong runner. He was able to run over opposing linemen due to his size.
However he was also an effective passer. Although he completed 25% of his passes, his passing average was better than 20-yards per completion.
He also led the league in both touchdowns rushing and touchdown passes thrown, matching the record held by Jimmy Conzelman from the 1922 season.
On defense, he may also have tied for the NFL lead in interceptions however no official statistics were kept at the time. Smyth later cross over the goal line for the winning score. On September 27, 1925, while playing for Rochester Jeffersons, Smyth threw a 55-yard pass to Shag Sheard during a 14-7 loss to the Canton Bulldogs.
On October 18, 1925 Smyth threw a 40-yard pass to Eddie Lynch during a 7-6 defeat to the Waterbury Blues.
A week later Smyth threw a 20-yard pass to Kellogg in a 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.