Big Bill Smith

William T. "Big Bill" Smith (1869 – ?) was a Negro leagues catcher and manager for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League. He played for several teams, most of the seasons appear to be played for the Chicago Unions,[1] Brooklyn Royal Giants and Cuban Giants.[2]

William T. "Big Bill" Smith
Catcher / First baseman
Born: 1869
Tennessee
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
debut
1903, for the Cuban X-Giants
Last appearance
1914, for the Brooklyn All Stars
Teams

Smith attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He started with Frank Leland and the Chicago Unions at the age of 20, working with the team until 1897.[1]

1904 Cuban X-Giants

In his 30s, Smith played for the Cuban X-Giants for a couple seasons, moved on to the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1905, then half a dozen other teams.

He was still playing baseball for the Schenectady Mohawk Giants and the Brooklyn All Stars at the age of 45 years.

References
  1. "Frank Lelands' Chicago Giants Base Ball Club" Fraternal Printing Company, 1910
  2. "Cuban Giants Won Out 5 to 1" Bridgeton Evening News, Bridgeton, New Jersey, Thursday, July 25, 1907, Page 2, Column 6
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