About Deb Smith
Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 89). Deb Smith was an American basketball player.
Delbert Bower "Deb" Smith (January 7, 1920 – February 25, 2009) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the St. Louis Bombers in the 1946–47 Basketball Association of America season. It was the first year of the league's existence. The BAA existed for three years before merging with the National Basketball League to become the National Basketball Association.
Smith played in 48 games and averaged 1.5 points per game.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 St. Louis 48 .269 .429 .1 1.5Career 48 .269 .429 .1 1.5
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947 St. Louis 1 .000 .000 .000 .000Career 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
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Who was Deb Smith?
American professional basketball player (1920-2009)
When was Deb Smith born?
Deb Smith was born on 7 January 1920 in Paul.
When did Deb Smith die?
Deb Smith died on 25 February 2009 in Salt Lake City.
What was Deb Smith's occupation?
Deb Smith was a basketball player.
What nationality was Deb Smith?
Deb Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Deb Smith. https://biography.guide/deb-smith/
MLA: "Deb Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/deb-smith/.
Chicago: "Deb Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/deb-smith/.
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