About Pop Smith
Lived 1856 – 1927 (aged 70). Pop Smith was a Canadian baseball player.
Charles Marvin "Pop" Smith (October 12, 1856 – April 18, 1927) was a Canadian Major League Baseball player from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He played as an infielder for 10 teams over his 12-year career, spanning from 1880 to 1891.
On April 17, 1890, Smith became the first player to go to the plate six times and not have an official at-bat. He received five walks and was hit by the pitch his last plate appearance.
Smith died in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 70, and was buried in Brighton's Evergreen Cemetery. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pop Smith?
Major League Baseball player (1856–1927)
When was Pop Smith born?
Pop Smith was born on 12 October 1856 in Digby.
When did Pop Smith die?
Pop Smith died on 18 April 1927 in Boston.
What was Pop Smith's occupation?
Pop Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Pop Smith?
Pop Smith was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pop Smith. https://biography.guide/pop-smith/
MLA: "Pop Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pop-smith/.
Chicago: "Pop Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pop-smith/.
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