So Long Smitty

Dave Smith passed away this week of a heart attack, at just 53 years of age. He was the third of the pitchers of the Houston Astros from the 1980's to pass away in the recent past. The other two were Joe Niekro and Vern Ruhle. Smith was the closer on the Astros teams that made the playoffs in 1980 and in 1986. He was a very dependable reliever and a tough competitor, as well as a loved teammate by all accounts.

So long, Smitty!