Hal Smith
Given Name: Harold Raymond
Nickname(s): Cura
Born: 1931

C 1956-61, 65 Cardinals , Pirates

Hal Smith's Teammates

  • All-Star in 1957, 59

GamesAverageHRRBI
Career 570.25823172


Smith was an All-Star catcher in 1957 and again in 1959, when he hit 13 home runs for St. Louis. Disabled in June of 1961 after experiencing heart problems, Smith was made a Cardinal coach, then managed in the minors. He played four games with Pittsburgh in 1965, coached for the Pirates, Reds, and Brewers, and became a longtime Cardinals scout. (RTM)