Lee Smith
Birthday: December 4
Chicago Cubs (1980-1987)
7-time All-Star (1983, 1987, 1991-1995)
4-time league Saves leader (NL, 1983, 1991, 1992), (AL, 1994)
He had 30 Saves in a season 10 times (1984-1987, 1990-1995)
He had 40 Saves in a season 10 times (1991-1993)
When he retired, Smith was the all-time Saves leader with 478. As of 2013, he now ranks 3rd on the all-time list.
He finished in the Top 10 for Cy Young Award voting 4 times in his career (1983, 1991, 1992, 1994)
Recent Articles
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Cubs History, April 30. Billy Williams plays in 1,000 consecutive game
Nov 30, 18 10:34 PM
Cubs History, April 30. Billy Williams plays in his 1,000 consectuve game, the 1st NL player to ever do this. In 2008, Geovany Soto hits two 3-run home runs as Cubs defeat Brewers 19-5.
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Cubs History, April 29. Andre Dawson hits for the Cycle.
Nov 30, 18 10:25 PM
Cubs History, April 29. In 1935, Cubs score 10 runs in final 2 innings for 12-11 comeback win. Andre Dawson hits for the Cycle. Two 300 game winners match up (Greg Maddux/Roger Clemens) in 2005. Lee E…
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Cubs History, April 28. Hank Wyse pitches 1-hitter in 1945.
Nov 30, 18 10:14 PM
Cubs History, April 28. Hank Wyse (1945) & Dickie Noles (1982) both pitch 1-hitters. Scott Sanderson pitches a 2-hitter in 1984.
