Harry Smith (smithha03)
From BR Bullpen
Harry Thomas Smith
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Debut July 11, 1901
- Final Game September 15, 1910
- Born October 31, 1874 in Yorkshire, England
- Died February 17, 1933 in Salem, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Harry Smith was a back-up catcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates at a time when they dominated the league in the early 1900's. He was also on the Philadelphia Athletics in their inaugural year in the American League in 1901, and with the Boston Doves for three years, including one year as a player-manager.
He, Harry Wright, Sam Jackson and Walter Carlisle are the only major league players born in Yorkshire, England through 2006.
| Preceded by Frank Bowerman | Boston Doves Manager 1909 | Succeeded by Fred Lake |
