| Position | Pitcher / First baseman |
|---|---|
| Birth date | Unknown |
| Birth place | Unknown |
| Death date | Unknown |
| Death place | Unknown |
| Bats | Unknown |
| Throws | Right |
| Debutleague | Negro league baseball |
| Debutyear | 1920 |
| Debutteam | Brooklyn Royal Giants |
| Finalyear | 1923 |
| Finalteam | Harrisburg Giants |
| Teams |
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William C. "Dark Night" "Midnight" Smith, also listed as Marshall Smith,[1] was an American baseball pitcher and first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played from 1920 to 1924 with several teams.
Career
Smith was a native of Richmond, Virginia.[2] He pitched for the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1920.[3] After two years with the Baltimore Black Sox and a season with the Harrisburg Giants, he was signed by the Homestead Grays in April of 1924.[4]
Smith also pitched for Chappie Johnson's All-Stars in at least 1925 and 1927.[2][5]
References
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "Harrisburg Giants Humble All-Stars". Richmond Times-Dispatch. 1927-04-19. p. 12. Retrieved 2021-05-26. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Madison Stars Lose". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1920-07-03. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-05-26. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Smith, Baltimore Lad, Also Signed, Team Hold First Practice Session.". The Pittsburgh Courier. 1924-04-12. p. 10. Retrieved 2021-05-26. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wilson, W. Rollo (1925-04-11). "Eastern Snapshots". The Pittsburgh Courier. p. 13. Retrieved 2021-05-26. – via Newspapers.com.
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