Elmer Smith (smithel02)
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Elmer John Smith
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut September 20, 1914
- Final Game September 27, 1925
- Born September 21, 1892 in Sandusky, OH USA
- Died August 3, 1984 in Columbia, KY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Elmer Smith hit the first grand slam home run in the history of the World Series. He hit it off Burleigh Grimes of the Brooklyn Robins in the first inning of Game 5 of the 1920 World Series.
- HR Titles
- 1924 American Association 28
- 1926 Pacific Coast League 46
- 1927 Pacific Coast League 40
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1920)
- Won two World Series with the Cleveland Indians (1920) and the New York Yankees (1923; he did not play in the World Series)
