Bob Smith (smithbo05)

Robert Walkup Smith
(Riverboat)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School University of Missouri
• High School Clarence (MO) High School
• Debut April 22, 1958
• Final Game September 27, 1959
• Born May 13, 1927 in Clarence, MO USA
• Died June 23, 2003 in Clarence, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Bob Smith had one career complete game. It came on May 20, 1958 for the Boston Red Sox against the Cleveland Indians. He gave up 1 run, 3 hits, walked 9 and struck out 5. The Red Sox won, 6-1.

Also called "Riverboat Smith", he pitched for the University of Missouri and then was in professional ball for thirteen years. He was a farmer from 1953 to the time of his death and also ran Bob Smith Feedlot Systems. He died as a result of a tractor accident.

Related Sites

• Bob Smith at the SABR Bio Project