Smith, Willie b. February 11, 1939 d. January 18, 2006 Major League Baseball Player. Willie 'Wonderful Willie' Smith was one of the few natives from Anniston, Alabama, to make the major leagues. As a young man, he honed his skills, eventually developing into an excellent, multitalented ballplayer who was able play first base, outfield and pitch. Smith played for 5 teams over his 9 year career, becoming the only black player in MLB history to appear in at least 20 games as a pitcher and 20 as a fielder. Smith played in the Negro Leagues before...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Maple Grove Cemetery, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
b. February 11, 1939 d. January 18, 2006