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Dave Smith, 1955-2008; pitched for Astros and Cubs
2008-12-17 21:41
by Bob Timmermann

 
Untitled Dave Smith, an All-Star reliever for the Houston Astros, passed away Wednesday near San Diego at age 53 of an apparent heart attack, according to his former teammate Joe Sambito.

Smith picked up 216 saves in his 13-year career, all but 17 of them for the Astros. Smith made the NL All-Star team in 1986 and 1990.

 

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2008-12-17 23:32:34
1.   Eric Stephen
At first I thought, "Oh no, the founder of Retrosheet has passed away."

I feel really bad that I was almost relieved it wasn't him.

2008-12-18 01:21:02
2.   Eric Enders
My reaction was exactly the same as the other Eric's.
2008-12-18 03:51:19
3.   Josh Wilker
Man, too young. R.I.P. to the man behind some of the more dominating cards of my Strat-O-Matic heyday.
2008-12-18 04:53:05
4.   Johnny Nucleo
He also had a great APBA card as I recall.
2008-12-18 07:12:16
5.   Bob Timmermann
Sorry to scare people. I altered the headline last night.

I would also say that Retrosheet's Dave Smith is doing fine. And also older.

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