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Ed chose to forgo college and pursue his professional career directly out of high school in 1987. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 7th round and began the quest to accomplish his childhood dream of playing Major League Baseball two days after graduating from Pemberton Township High School. Overcoming incredible odds, Ed pursued football as a second career. His transformation from a 9 year minor league baseball veteran to a tight end in the NFL was accomplished by a level of perseverance and dedication rarely seen. One of the rewards for all the hard work, an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII as a member of the 1998 NFC Champions - The Atlanta Falcons (The Dirty Birds).

"EZ DOES IT: The Journey of a Lifetime" is the true-life story of a young man's pursuit of his childhood dream. At an early age, Edward Smith played the games many boys do- baseball, basketball and football. It was apparent early on that he was blessed with talent. Not only the story of a sportsman, EZ DOES IT: The Journey of a Lifetime delves deep into his soul and allows you an inside look into a very private man. He also takes you behind the scenes of the professional sports world spotlight. It's not all peaches and cream and every athlete does not walk around with a silver spoon in his mouth. You will witness personal triumphs and tragedy, life-altering choices, loves created, lost and found again.