Rankin M. Smith Sr.
Rankin M. Smith Sr. | |
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Smith, c. 1968 | |
| Born | October 29, 1924 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1997 (aged 72) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Georgia |
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Rankin M. Smith Sr. (October 29, 1924 – October 26, 1997) was an American businessman and philanthropist. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Smith was very active in the Atlanta community. Smith served as president of the Life Insurance Company of Georgia from 1970 to 1976. Smith was also the founding owner of the National Football League (NFL)'s Atlanta Falcons.