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Hilton Lee Smith (February 27, 1907 – November 18, 1983) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. He pitched alongside Satchel Paige for the Kansas City Monarchs and Bismarck Churchills between 1932 and 1948. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Hilton Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-2 , 180lb (188cm, 81kg) Born: February 27, 1907 in Giddings, TX. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. Triple Crown. 7x All-Star. 1942 World Series. ERA Title.
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Hilton Smith was a star pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Chicago American Giants, often relieving Satchel Paige. He had a 66-35 record, a .290 average, and a 2.86 ERA in 13 seasons.
Jan 25, 2021 · — Hilton Smith 1 . Something must have been in the air as the state of Texas produced eight Negro League Hall of Famers2 including Hilton Smith, whose early local prominence as a lights-out pitcher helped to springboard him to an accomplished career in the Negro Leagues that led to his induction into Cooperstown’s shrine.
Hilton Smith was a versatile player who pitched, played outfield and won the ERA title in 1942. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001 as a player.
Jun 7, 2022 · June 7, 2022 ~ Sam Gazdziak. Here lies Hilton Smith, one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro Leagues. And the reason he isn’t celebrated more today is because he was frequently teammates with the greatest pitcher in the history of the Negro Leagues – and who wouldn’t be overshadowed by Satchel Paige?
Apr 15, 2022 · Hilton Lee Smith. Bats Right, Throws Right. Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb. School Prairie View A&M. Debut 1932. Final Game 1948. Born February 27, 1907 in Giddings, TX USA. Died November 18, 1983 in Kansas City, MO USA. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2001. BR page. Contents. 1Biographical Information. 2Notable Achievements. 3Further Reading.
