Herbert Smith (baseball)

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Herbert Smith
Pitcher/Right fielder
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Left
Negro league baseball debut
1920, for the  Kansas City Monarchs
Last appearance
1924, for the  Washington Potomacs
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