Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Les Smith (middle) poses with sons Jason Smith (left) and Jeff Smith. Les Smith, 75, died on Wednesday after spending nearly 40 years as a journalist on four different Memphis television stations. (Courtesy Jason Smith)
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’
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