John G. Smith (coach)

John G. Smith
Biographical details
Born(1924-11-24)November 24, 1924
Tipton, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1998(1998-06-10) (aged 73)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Baseball
1959–1962Central State (OK)
1967–1980Idaho
Basketball
1958–1962Central State (OK)
Football
1958–1961Central State (OK) (asst.)
1965–1966Idaho (asst. - DL)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Big Sky: 1967, 1969
Awards
Big Sky: coach of the year
- baseball: 1967
John G. Smith
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1943–1945
UnitPacific - PT boats
Battles / warsWorld War II

John G. Smith (November 24, 1924 – June 10, 1998) was an American college baseball coach, the head coach at the University of Idaho for fourteen seasons. He also coached football and basketball.