About Harvey Smith
Lived 1871 – 1962 (aged 91). Harvey Smith was an American baseball player.
Harvey Fetterhoff Smith (July 24, 1871 – November 12, 1962) was a professional baseball player. He played third base in the National League for the Washington Senators in 1896. He went to college at Bucknell University.
Smith has traditionally been credited with discovering fellow Bucknell pitcher Christy Mathewson while playing in an 1899 alumni game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harvey Smith?
American baseball player (1871-1962)
When was Harvey Smith born?
Harvey Smith was born on 24 July 1871 in Union Deposit.
When did Harvey Smith die?
Harvey Smith died on 12 November 1962 in Harrisburg.
What was Harvey Smith's occupation?
Harvey Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harvey Smith?
Harvey Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harvey Smith (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Smith. https://biography.guide/harvey-smith-baseball-player/
MLA: "Harvey Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-smith-baseball-player/.
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