About Ozzie
Ozzie Smith is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his career as a shortstop with the San Diego Padres (1978-1981) and St. Louis Cardinals (1982-1996). Born December 26, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama, he is widely considered one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Smith earned 13 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and was a 15-time All-Star. He helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series and hit a crucial game-winning home run in the 1985 National League Championship Series.
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Known for
- Defensive excellence at shortstop position
- 13 consecutive Gold Glove Awards
- Signature backflips performed at the start of games
- 1982 World Series championship with St. Louis Cardinals
- Game-winning home run in 1985 NLCS
- 15-time All-Star
- 580 stolen bases over career
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