About Red Smith
Lived 1899 – 1961 (aged 61). Red Smith was an American baseball player.
Marvin Harold (Red) Smith (July 17, 1899 – February 19, 1961) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1925 season. Smith batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Ashley, Illinois.
In his one-season career, Smith was a .286 hitter (4-for-14) with one run and one RBI without home runs in 20 games played.
Smith died in Los Angeles, at the age of 61.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Smith?
American baseball player (1899-1961)
When was Red Smith born?
Red Smith was born on 17 July 1899 in Ashley.
When did Red Smith die?
Red Smith died on 19 February 1961 in Los Angeles.
What was Red Smith's occupation?
Red Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red Smith?
Red Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Red Smith (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Smith. https://biography.guide/red-smith-baseball-player-1899/
MLA: "Red Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-smith-baseball-player-1899/.
Chicago: "Red Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-smith-baseball-player-1899/.
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