Gene Smith (infielder)

Eugene L. Smith (November 28, 1911 – October 3, 1995)[1] was an American former Negro league infielder who played in the 1940s.

Gene Smith
Infielder
Born: (1911-11-28)November 28, 1911
Key West, Florida
Died: October 3, 1995(1995-10-03) (aged 83)
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1941, for the Jacksonville Red Caps
Last appearance
1946, for the Indianapolis Clowns
Teams

A native of Key West, Florida, Smith made his Negro leagues debut in 1941 with the Jacksonville Red Caps. He went on to play for the Cleveland Buckeyes, and finished his career in 1946 with the Indianapolis Clowns.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gene Smith". seamheads.com. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gene Smith". seamheads.com. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Gene Smith". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
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