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The Cardinals Greats: Ozzie Smith
Date: 4/14/2009 Album ID: 731526
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The Greats: Cardinals players so accomplished that no player after them could ever wear the same number. Ozzie Smith, The Wizard of Oz, born Dec. 26, 1954, wore jersey number 1. Ozzie Smith combined athletic ability with acrobatic skill to become one of the game's great defensive shortstops. In 19 seasons with the Padres and Cardinals, the 13-time Gold Glove Award winner set Major League shortstop records for assists, double plays and total chances. He had over 2,400 hits and 500 stolen bases. His ninth-inning home run won Game 5 of the 1985 National League Championship Series.
Oct. 14, 1985 - Ozzie Smith's famous home run during the playoffs in 1985 against the Los Angeles Dodgers that was announced by Jack Buck who made the call: Go Crazy, folks, go crazy.Photo by J.B. Forbes | Post-Dispatch
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Oct. 14, 1985 - Ozzie Smith's famous home run during the playoffs in 1985 against the Dodgers that was announced by Jack Buck who made the Call: Go Crazy, folks, go crazy.photo by J.B. Forbes
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Oct. 20, 1982 - Ozzie Smith throws to first after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers Robin Yount at second base in the sixth inning of Game 7 of the World Series. The Cardinals won the game 6-3 for their ninth World Series title.Photo by Karen Elshout | Post-Dispatch
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April 15, 1985 - Fred Kuhlmann, left, August A. Busch Jr., Ozzie Smith and Dal Maxvill, at the signing of Smith's five-year contract.photo by Renyold Ferguson | Post-Dispatch
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April 1989 - Ozzie Smith beats Eddie Murray's pick-off tag in a game against the Dodgers at Busch Stadium.photo by Kevin Manning | Post-Dispatch
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June 21, 1982 - No one color ranks as Ozzie Smith's wardrobe favorite. I mix it up pretty well. I think I have the type of complexion any color I choose would blend with. Burgundy looks well with my skin, but so do black and white. The positive-negative contrast is what he picks for this look. It's slightly more casual than many of his ensembles - no tie.photo by Robert LaRouche | Post-Dispatch
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May 1992 - Ozzie Smith connects for career hit No. 2000 in Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. photo by Odell Mitchell Jr. | Post-Dispatch
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July 1991 - Ozzie Smith turns a double play in a game the Cardinals won 9-1 against the Houston Astros.photo by Post-Dispatch
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August 1993 - Ozzie Smith steals third base in the eighth inning as Padres third baseman Archi Cianfrocco handles a late throw. Smith scored the winning run in the Cardinals' 3-2 victory on a sacrifice fly by Mark Whiten.photo Wayne Crosslin | Post-Dispatch
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August 1992 - Shortstop Ozzie Smith does a flip after completing a double play over the Dodgers' Mike Sharperson in the Cardinals' 3-0 win.photo by Odell Mitchell Jr. | Post-Dispatch
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1988 - Ozzie Smith, The Wizard of Oz, does his signature backflip at Busch Stadium.photo by Gary Bohn | Post-Dispatch
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MAY 1989 -- Atlanta catcher Jody Davis looks for the baseball, which hits Ozzie Smith on the chest as he scores from first on a hit by Willie McGee in the first inning of the Cards' 3-0 victory.photo by Kevin Manning | Post-Dispatch
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1992 - Ozzie Smith leaps over a San Diego runner for a throw.photo by Post-Dispatch
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September 1993 - Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith turns a double play, despite having to hurdle the Giants' Robby Thompson.photo by Kevin Manning | Post-Dispatch
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APRIL 1986 -- Ozzie Smith encourages his son O.J., almost 4, as he performs the traditional day opening flip at Busch Stadium. The younger Smith was standing in for his father who has been barred by management from performing flips to avoid complicating a shoulder injury.photo by Post-Dispatch
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April 1992 - Ozzie Smith will sign countless autographs before a game at spring training. Smith says, I'm a baseball fan, too.photo by Wendi Fitzgerald | Post-Dispatch
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Feb. 24, 1996 - Ozzie Smith takes a break before batting practice at Busch Complex in St. Petersburg, Fla.Susan Sterner | AP photo
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Sept. 28, 1996 - Ozzie Smith waves to the crow Saturday at Busch Stadium on his Day of Days. It was Ozzie Smith Appreciation Day. And he capped it all by saying how much he appreciated the fans.photo by Odell Mitchell Jr. | Post-Dispatch
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July 28, 2002 - Ozzie Smith walks out onto the stage wearing a 1970's-style wig to greet the fans during his induction ceremony into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y.Photo By David Carson | Post-DispatchCrop this tighter if possible
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March 31, 2008 - St. Louis Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith points to a friend in the Colorado Rockies dugout while taking the ceremonial ride around Busch Stadium Monday during pregame ceremonies.photo by J.B. Forbes | Post-Dispatch
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