Ozzie Smith - Wikipedia
Osborne Earl Smith (born December 26, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. Nicknamed " The Wizard of Oz ", Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for defensive play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons.
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Ozzie Smith Bio. Fullname: Osborne Earl Smith; Nickname: The Wizard; Born: 12/26/1954 in Mobile, AL; Draft: 1977, San Diego Padres, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 86; College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Debut: 4/07/1978; Hall of Fame: 2002; Follow:
Smith, Ozzie | Baseball Hall of Fame
Known as “The Wizard of Oz,” Ozzie Smith combined athletic ability with acrobatic skill to become one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time.
Ozzie Smith - The Wizard's Defensive Magic - Historic Baseball
Jun 14, 2024 · Dive into the legendary career of Ozzie Smith, "The Wizard," whose unparalleled defensive skills and lasting impact on baseball make him an all-time great.
Ozzie Smith top moments - MLB.com
Dec 25, 2022 · Here’s a collection of 10 top moments and events from Smith’s career, on the occasion of his 68th birthday: 1. Go Midwest, young man. Embroiled in a contract dispute with Padres management, the 27-year-old Smith underwent a change of scenery when the Cardinals acquired him in a six-player trade.
Ozzie Smith - Society for American Baseball Research
Jan 4, 2016 · A 15-time All-Star, Ozzie Smith won 13 consecutive Gold Gloves and is usually regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop in the history of baseball. Yet he said that his tumble into the Springfield Mystery Spot on The Simpsons …
Ozzie Smith - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference.com
Dec 5, 2024 · When acrobatic shortstop Ozzie Smith came up with the San Diego Padres in 1978, he was a light-hitting defensive whiz. He spent the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals after a trade for Garry Templeton before the 1982 season, and he developed into a respectable hitter.
Ozzie Smith - Encyclopedia of Alabama
Mar 27, 2023 · From 1977 to 1996, Alabama native Osborne "Ozzie" Smith (1954- ) was among the most accomplished athletes in baseball. The team for which he played through most of his career, the St. Louis Cardinals, is generally regarded as the best team of the 1980s, playing in three World Series and winning the championship in 1982.
The Wizard’s wisdom: In tough era for the Cardinals, Ozzie Smith …
Jun 6, 2024 · COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — History’s most acrobatic shortstop was airborne again. Belted in tight, suspended high above Cabo San Lucas, Ozzie Smith had hiked for two hours up a mountain, in sandals, to...