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The imposing 6-foot-6 Lee Arthur Smith came to the Sox in 1988 after eight years with the Cubs. He saved 58 games in a little over two years in Boston. He was traded to St. Louis as Jeff Reardon took over the Sox' closer role. Smith's 478 saves are second on MLB's all-time list. ( Smith's stats and facts )
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Lee Smith
The imposing 6-foot-6 Lee Arthur Smith came to the Sox in 1988 after eight years with the Cubs. He saved 58 games in a little over two years in Boston. He was traded to St. Louis as Jeff Reardon took over the Sox' closer role. Smith's 478 saves are second on MLB's all-time list. (Smith's stats and facts)
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