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Hilton Lee Smith (February 27, 1907 – November 18, 1983) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. In 2001 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Date Of Birth February 27, 1907 Died 1983-11-18 Place Of Birth Giddings, Texas, USA Height 6' 3" (1.91 m) Star Sign Pisces
# Fact 1 He advised Kansas City Monarch owner J.L. Wilkinson to acquire Jackie Robinson as the team's shortstop (which Wilkinson did). 2 Smith was an exceptional hitting pitcher. 3 Smith played in six consecutive East-West All-Star games from 1937 to 1942. 4 Served as long relief for his fellow teammate and Hall of Famer 'Leroy 'Satchel' Paige'. 5 Pitched for the Austin Senators (1931), Monroe Monarchs (1932-1935), and Kansas City Monarchs (1936-1948) in the Negro Leagues. 6 In exhibition games against white major leaguers, he posted six wins against one loss. 7 He served as a scout for the Chicago Cubs at the time of his death. 8 Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Committee on Baseball Veterans in 2001. 9 Considered to have the best curveball in Negro Leagues history.
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