Ozzie Smith - San Luis Obispo, CA
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N 35° 18.438 W 120° 39.951
10S E 712215 N 3909620
Statue of Major League Baseball's greatest defensive shortstop on the Cal Poly campus where he played his college ball.
Waymark Code: WMHB4E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2013
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3/4 size Bronze statue on a granite base located between the Cal Poly baseball and softball fields. It shows "The Wizard" in his baseball uniform, wearing a fielders glove, with arm extended just having thrown the ball to first base.
Ozzie Smith is known in baseball as “The Wizard” and the best defensive shortstop of all time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.
Ozzie retired from baseball in 1996 after playing 19 years in the major leagues, the first four years with the San Diego Padres and the final fifteen with the St. Louis Cardinals. His nickname describes the way he played shortstop—he performed magic with his glove and performed in the infield with amazing acrobatic agility.
The above is from Ozzie's official websbite and gives an overall glimpse of his sports ability. Beyond sports he has recieved numerous awards for his charitable endeavors.
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