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verbatim · 12-17-2008, 11:27 PM

RIP

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	Former Astro Smith dies of heart attack Dave Smith, an Astros reliever from 1980-90 and a member of all three Houston playoff teams in the 1980s, died Wednesday of a heart attack. He was 53. A two-time All-Star reliever with the Astros in 1986 and 1990, Smith finished his Astros career with 199 saves, second on the club's all-time career list behind Billy Wagner. Over a 13-year career that included two seasons with the Cubs, Smith compiled a 53-53 record over 603 appearances, recording a 2.67 ERA and 216 saves.

Blzer · 12-17-2008, 11:46 PM

Don't know who he was, but that is very young. May he rest in peace.

Coug00 · 12-18-2008, 01:50 AM

Dang, RIP. Way too young.

Smith was another of those 80's players with an amazing mullet. Not Roger McDowell quality, but still very good. Dan Gladden caliber.

Smith and Larry Andersen were a pretty damn good combo at the back of the Stros bullpen during the late 80's/early 90's.

RAZRr1275 · 12-19-2008, 01:47 PM

nyisles16 · 12-19-2008, 02:13 PM

Sad to hear.. I still remember him pitching for the 'Stros in the '86 playoffs

Jistic · 12-19-2008, 03:56 PM

Smith was a major Free Agent bust for the Cubs in I believe 1989. HATED him and will never forgive him for his on the field suckage.

But I'm sorry to hear about his passing, RIP.

SportsTop · 12-23-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Don't know who he was, but that is very young. May he rest in peace.

I'll never forget any of the players that played in that epic '86 NLCS between the Mets and Astros.

I'll also never forget the walk off home run Smith gave up to Lenny Dykstra in that series when Smith was money that year.

RIP

LL-Cool-P · 12-23-2008, 01:58 PM

R.I.P

12-17-2008, 11:46 PM	#2
Blzer Resident film pundit OVR: 55 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 42,565 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Dave Smith Dead at Age 53 Don't know who he was, but that is very young. May he rest in peace. __________________ Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60

12-18-2008, 01:50 AM	#3
Coug00 LOB OVR: 18 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,476	Re: Dave Smith Dead at Age 53 Dang, RIP. Way too young. Smith was another of those 80's players with an amazing mullet. Not Roger McDowell quality, but still very good. Dan Gladden caliber. Smith and Larry Andersen were a pretty damn good combo at the back of the Stros bullpen during the late 80's/early 90's.

12-19-2008, 01:47 PM	#4
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12-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
nyisles16 All Star OVR: 46 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 8,352 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Dave Smith Dead at Age 53 Sad to hear.. I still remember him pitching for the 'Stros in the '86 playoffs

12-19-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
Jistic Hall Of Fame OVR: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, ILL Posts: 16,406	Re: Dave Smith Dead at Age 53 Smith was a major Free Agent bust for the Cubs in I believe 1989. HATED him and will never forgive him for his on the field suckage. But I'm sorry to hear about his passing, RIP. __________________ PSN: JISTIC_OS XBOX LIVE: JISTIC

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12-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
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