Wendell Smith

Male, Deceased Person

1914 – 1972

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Who was Wendell Smith?

Wendell Smith was a noted African American sportswriter who was influential in the choice of Jackie Robinson to become the first African American player in Major League Baseball in the 20th century.

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Born
Mar 23, 1914
Detroit
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • West Virginia State University
Died
Nov 26, 1972

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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