Aldon Smith, late 49ers All-Pro, spent final hours delivering pizza to charity
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Aldon Smith, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro, spent his last morning delivering pizzas to a Bay Area homeless charity with friend Amir Shirazi before passing away at age 36.
- Smith was described as humble and sincere by Scott Wagers, co-founder of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, who met him during the pizza delivery.
- Shirazi found Smith unresponsive in his truck shortly after the delivery, called 911, and enlisted former teammate Anthony Dixon to assist with CPR, but Smith was later pronounced dead.
- Smith’s NFL career was marked by significant talent but also multiple legal issues and suspensions, leading to an early and troubled end to his professional football life.
- In his final days, Smith showed a desire to reconnect with former teammates and contribute positively, reflecting regret about how his career ended and expressing a wish to help others.
