About George Smith
Lived 1901 – 1981 (aged 79). George Smith was an American baseball player.
George Shelby Smith (October 27, 1901 – May 26, 1981) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Detroit Tigers (1926–1929) and Boston Red Sox. Listed at , 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
In a four-season career, Smith posted 10–8 record with a 5.28 ERA in 132 appearances, including seven starts, one complete game, saves, 135 strikeouts, and innings of work.
He gave up one of Babe Ruth's record-setting 60 home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season.
Smith died at the age of 79 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Who was George Smith?
pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1930
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 27 October 1901 in Louisville.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 26 May 1981 in Richmond.
What was George Smith's occupation?
George Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Smith?
George Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (American League pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Smith. https://biography.guide/george-smith-baseball-player/
MLA: "George Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-smith-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "George Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-smith-baseball-player/.
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