Charles R. Smith (? – 1969) was an American football, basketball and baseball player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head baseball coach at San Diego State University from 1936 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1964, compiling a record of 555–289–10. Smith was also the head basketball coach at San Diego State from 1945 to 1948, tallying a mark of 45–36, and the school's athletic director from 1947 to 1954. In addition, he served as the president of the California Collegiate Athletic Association and as a district representative to the NAIA. Smith was also a Brooklyn Dodgers scout for southern California. Early life and playing career Smith attended Coronado High School in Coronado, California and then earned 12 varsity letters as San Diego State, four each in football, basketball, and baseball. Death and honors Smith died in 1969. San Diego State's home baseball field, Charlie Smith Field at Tony Gwynn Stadium, was named in Smith's honor. References Year of birth missing 1969 deaths Brooklyn Dodgers scouts San Diego State Aztecs athletic directors San Diego State Aztecs baseball coaches San Diego State Aztecs baseball players San Diego State Aztecs football coaches San Diego State Aztecs football players San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball coaches San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball players Sportspeople from San Diego County, California United States Army personnel of World War II United States Army officers People from Coronado, California Players of American football from California American men's basketball players Basketball coaches from California Military personnel from California