Ozzie Smith

Baseball shortstop and sportscaster

Ozzie Smith - Baseball shortstop and sportscaster
Born

December 26th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball shortstop, played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals. Renowned for defensive skills, earned 13 Gold Glove Awards consecutively. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. Transitioned into sportscasting following retirement, providing analysis and commentary on baseball programs.

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

Won 13 Gold Glove Awards

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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