Ken Smith (baseball)

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  2. 1 2 3 Perazich, Chuck (May 15, 1977). "Kenny Smith Hitting .369 With Atlanta Farm Team". The Youngstown Vindicator.
  3. Bassetti, John (December 5, 1999). "Valley boxers, led by Mancini, ruled the ring - Boardman's Dave Dravecky was a promising pitcher with the Padres". The Youngstown Vindicator.
  4. 1 2 "Kenny Smith's Bubble Burst". The Youngstown Vindicator. April 24, 1982.
  5. Perazich, Chuck (January 25, 1983). "Kenny Smith In Braves' Plans". The Youngstown Vindicator.
Ken Smith
Ken Smith Braves.jpg
First baseman
Born: (1958-02-12) February 12, 1958 (age 66)
Youngstown, Ohio
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 22,  1981, for the  Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
June 14,  1983, for the  Atlanta Braves

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