outbid by Marge Schott. After the 1986 season, Smith sold the Redbirds. He then attempted to bring baseball to St. Petersburg, Florida, but was unable to bring that goal to fruition. He also served on the board of the Anaheim Angels for seven years. Honors Minor League Executive of the Year, 1982 & 1983 Family His daughter, Emily Smith Miller-Mundy (1943-2013), was a prominent figure in the Tulsa Sound music scene, and the inspiration for Leon Russell's song "Sweet Emily". References 1915 births 1999 deaths Minor league baseball executives Louisville Redbirds owners