About Stub Smith
Lived 1873 – 1947 (aged 73). Stub Smith was an American baseball player.
James Abner "Stub" Smith (November 24, 1873 – November 14, 1947) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Beaneaters in 1898 and was 5'6" in height. After his brief major-league stint, Smith played in the minor leagues from 1898 to 1906, appearing for teams such as the Fall River Indians, Newark Colts, Portland Phenoms, New Orleans Pelicans, and Memphis Egyptians.
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Who was Stub Smith?
American baseball player (1873–1947)
When was Stub Smith born?
Stub Smith was born on 24 November 1873 in Elmwood.
When did Stub Smith die?
Stub Smith died on 14 November 1947 in Fall River.
What was Stub Smith's occupation?
Stub Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Stub Smith?
Stub Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stub Smith. https://biography.guide/stub-smith/
MLA: "Stub Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stub-smith/.
Chicago: "Stub Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stub-smith/.
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