England native John Smith was the Patriots' kicker from 1974 to 1982. Kevin Reece/Icon SMI. That time, he hung around, ...

Smith stays close to the Patriots as a member of the New England Patriots Alumni Club, a charitable organization that consists of approximately 60 members. “I’m a Patriots nut case,” Smith said.

LONDON -- The Hall of Fame Game: summer of 1973. The New England Patriots against the San Francisco 49ers. A rookie runs onto the field in Canton, Ohio, hoping to win a contract and make his mark ...

Former kicker John Smith is the Patriots' United Kingdom connection. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By. Presented By < > Menu ESPN. scores.