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Reggie Smith
Reggie Smith 1969.jpg
Smith with the Boston Red Sox in 1969
Outfielder
Born: (1945-04-02) April 2, 1945 (age 79)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 1966, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1982, for the San Francisco Giants
Preceded by Los Angeles Dodgers Hitting Coach
1994–1998
Succeeded by