Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith
Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smithis a retired American baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseballfor the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1996. Nicknamed "The Wizard" for his defensive brilliance, Smith set major league records for career assistsand double playsby a shortstop, as well as the National Leaguerecord with 2,511 career games at the position; Smith won the NL Gold Glove Award for play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons. A 15-time All-Star, he accumulated 2,460...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth26 December 1954
CountryUnited States of America
I sincerely believe that there is nothing truly great in any man or woman except their character, their willingness to move beyond the realm of self and into a greater realm of selflessness. Giving back is the ultimate talent in life. That is the greatest trophy on my mantel.
I may not drive in 100 runs a year, but I can prevent 100 runs from scoring against us.