When I last saw Earl Smith Jr. at the inaugural Gary Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, it looked like he could still strap on a pair of shoulder pads and line up at running back. He was 87. Smith was lean ...

The city athletic director since 1998 with much of his life devoted to teaching, coaching and administration duties, the Roosevelt grad and lifelong resident is walking away with some regrets. The old ...

He was born Feb. 18, 1948, to Earl Sr. and Betty (Ludke) Smith in Prairie Du Chien. Earl was a hardworking, friendly and happy person who loved the outdoors. He was a good father who loved spending ...

GARY — Earl H. Smith Jr., who spent nearly six decades serving as educator, coach and administrator with the Gary Community School Corporation, died early Thursday, his family confirmed.