Former Cubs, Phillies SS Roy Smalley Jr. Passes

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • ironmanfan
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2005
    • 2252

    Former Cubs, Phillies SS Roy Smalley Jr. Passes

    Roy Smalley, Jr. who played primarily as a short-stop for the Cubs, Braves & Phillies (1948-158) recently passed away at the age of 85.

    Many fans also recognize him as the father of former Twins & Yankee MLB infielder, Roy Smalley III

    RIP Roy
  • sox83cubs84
    Banned
    • Apr 2009
    • 8902

    #2
    Re: Former Cubs, Phillies SS Roy Smalley Jr. Passes

    Originally posted by ironmanfan
    Roy Smalley, Jr. who played primarily as a short-stop for the Cubs, Braves & Phillies (1948-158) recently passed away at the age of 85.

    Many fans also recognize him as the father of former Twins & Yankee MLB infielder, Roy Smalley III

    RIP Roy
    Smalley hit well for a shortstop, but had a less than stellar throwing arm.

    In the 1950s in Chicago, his erratic throws caused writers to dub the Cubs infield as "Miksis to Smalley to Addison Street).

    Fans will miss you, Roy.

    Dave Miedema

    Comment

    Working...