Bob Smith (smithbo05)
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Robert Walkup Smith (Riverboat)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Missouri
- Debut April 22, 1958
- Final Game September 27, 1959
- Born May 13, 1927 in Clarence, MO USA
- Died June 23, 2003 in Clarence, MO USA
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Bob Smith had one career complete game. It came on May 20, 1958 against the Cleveland Indians. He gave up 1 run, 3 hits, walked 9 and struck out 5. The Red Sox won 6-1.
Also called "Riverboat Smith", he pitched for the University of Missouri and then was in professional ball for thirteen years. He was a farmer from 1953 to the time of his death and also ran Bob Smith Feedlot Systems. He died as a result of a tractor accident.
