Neil Smith (born January 9, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) was the general manager of the New York Islanders until he was unexpectedly relieved of his duties on July 18, 2006 after only 40 days. He was previously the general manager of the New York Rangers from 1989-2000.
Neil Smith (born April 10, 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former defensive end in the NFL who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1988 to 1996, Denver Broncos from 1997 to 1999, and the San Diego Chargers in 2000. Before his NFL career, he played for the University of Nebraska.
Neil Smith (born July 4, 1960) ran as a socialist New Democratic Party candidate in the riding of Richmond, British Columbia during the January 2006 federal election. Narrowly beating Dale Jackaman for the nomination.
Neil Smith is Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography and Director of the Center for Place, Culture and Politics at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. He received his B.S. from the University of St. Andrews, his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University.
Neilson Voyne Smith FBA, better known as Neil Smith (born 1939) is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at University College London.