Lonnie Smith

Baseball player, World Series champion

Lonnie Smith - Baseball player, World Series champion
Born

December 22nd, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player played as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1978 to 1995. Played for teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves. Achieved two World Series championships, first in 1980 with the Philadelphia Phillies and then in 1991 with the Atlanta Braves. Accumulated over 1,000 hits and was recognized for versatility on the field.

Won World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980

Won World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 1991

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

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