Object Details
- Smith, Ozzie
- Rawlings
- Description
- Osborne “Ozzie” Smith (b. 1954) played shortstop in the Major Leagues for the San Diego Padres (1978-1981,) before joining the St. Louis Cardinals (1982-1996.) Beloved player by fans who delighted in his exuberance, Smith was a rarity who attained stardom primarily due to his defensive abilities.
- One of the best fielding shortstops in history, Smith’s amazing glove work led him to be known as “The Wizard of Oz.” Setting Major League records for assists and double plays at his position, the reliable Smith earned 13 gold glove recognitions and made 15 National League All Star Teams.
- With Smith anchoring the infield, the Cardinals reached the World Series three times, winning in 1982. After retirement Smith has remained active in baseball and had been a television host, author and entrepreneur. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Thomas Tull
- ID Number
- 2017.0084.10
- accession number
- 2017.0084
- catalog number
- 2017.0084.10
- Object Name
- baseball glove
- mitt, baseball
- baseball mitt
- glove
- mitt
- glove, baseball
- Physical Description
- leather (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 in x 9 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 24.13 cm x 29.21 cm
- place made
- United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
- Associated Place
- United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- Sports & Leisure
- National Museum of American History
- name of sport
- Baseball
- level of sport
- Professional
- Record ID
- nmah_1836983
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-aa6a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
