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Ozzie Smith – Society for American Baseball Research
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Powerful start from lineup, steady start by Dakota Hudson carry
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Appreciating Ozzie Smith: A view that doesn't change with age
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Nashville Then: April 1983
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Ozzie Smith trade from Padres to Cardinals
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Back in the pits: Cardinals drop to 16 under .500 with lousy
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PRESEASON GAME 2 - CHIEFS AT CARDINALS (8-19-23) by Kansas City
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Ozzie Smith trade from Padres to Cardinals
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The Cardinals are going to live to regret this.' the day they
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How Ozzie Smith motivated Cardinals to get Jose Oquendo