Grave Story: Wib Smith (1886-1959)

June 17, 2019 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 2 Comments

Here lies Wib Smith, who had a brief career as a catcher in the major leagues before enjoying a successful career in the minor leagues in Minnesota. Smith played 17 games for the St. Louis Browns in 1909. Wilbur Smith was born on August 30, 1886, in Evart, Mich. According to census data, his parents … Continue reading Grave Story: Wib Smith (1886-1959)

Grave Story: Sled Allen (1886-1959)

February 24, 2019 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 1 Comment

Here lies Sled Allen, a backup catcher for the St. Louis Browns in 1910. This is one of my most favorite baseball stories ever, because it shows you what you miss if you never look outside of a player's career. If you only pay attention to his playing career, you see he played in the … Continue reading Grave Story: Sled Allen (1886-1959)