Clint Smith

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Clint Smith
Willard Clinton Smith
"Smitty"
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 200
Born: 1929-7-21 at Santa Ana, CA (US)
Died: 2009-6-15
Interred: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA (US)
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Clint Smith was a professional player.

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Sources

  • "Obituary". Vallejo Times-Herald, 2009-06-17.

Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Compton, California in 1954.
  • Got a two-base hit in his first trip to the plate in pro ball.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Escondido High School in 1949.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Attended Palomar Junior College.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football at Palomar Junior College.
  • Attended San Diego State College during the off-season.

Outside of baseball

  • Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Bob Clements of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sources

  • 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).


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