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QB Dan Marino Greets Pittsburgh Hoops Player On FL College Court
The Pittsburgh native and Hall of Fame quarterback made sure he met North Hills High School graduate Nick Smith.
PITTSBURGH, PA - Dan Marino has lived in Florida for decades, but the Pittsburgh native and Hall of Fame quarterback still has an affinity for his hometown.
Marino attended a basketball game at Nova Southeastern University Wednesday when he learned that starting guard Nick Smith hailed from the Steel City. Smith is a 2017 North Hills High School graduate.
KDKA-TV reported that Marino went courtside before the start of the second half, called out Smith’s name. The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries for a few seconds before play resumed.
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Marino grew up in Oakland and attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Pittsburgh before going on to star for the Miami Dolphins.
It was a great night for Smith. He not only got to meet Marino, but Nova Southeastern defeated Rollins, 87-58.
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Not ashamed with being the 3rd best athlete from Western PA in the arena last night. Appreciate @DanMarino stopping by ‘The Tank’ to check out @NSU_MBasketball and giving some to North Hills @nicksmith_2 #NewEra#YearTwo @rickdayton @mwhiteburgh @PittsburghPG pic.twitter.com/n9fxLkTzAU
— Coach Jordan Fee (@jordanRfee) February 7, 2019
Marino photo via Getty Images; Smith photo via Nova Southeastern University.
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