Ambrose Smith (1987)

Known as “Mr. Media” in Rhode Island was Ambrose “Amby” Smith.  Smith was the sports editor for the Pawtuxet Valley Daily Times.  He always made sure that the athletic accomplishments of CCRI were mentioned and always supported the recognition of CCRI athletics and coaches.  He was one of the founding fathers of the organization, Words Unlimited.  Smith was Secretary-Treasurer and President of Words Unlimited for more than 50 years, President of the Providence Gridiron Club, and Treasurer of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.  He has been honored by numerous organizations and groups due to his accomplished journalistic career, some of these consist of, State of Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, the Providence Gridiron Club Hall of Fame, and the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.  Smith spent his lifetime always helping others and he showed that by leading many youth programs in the community and state.