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Dodgers Honor Home Run Champ Reggie Smith
16 Aug
Summary
- Reggie Smith inducted into Dodger Legends on Saturday.
- Smith hit 32 home runs in 1977, a historic team season.
- He asked for Bill Russell and Dave Lopes to be honored.
Former outfielder Reggie Smith was inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday in a pregame ceremony. This honor recognized his significant contributions during his six seasons with the team.
Smith was celebrated for his performance in the 1977 season, when he hit 32 home runs. That year, his teammates Steve Garvey (33 home runs), Dusty Baker, and Ron Cey (30 home runs each) also surpassed the 30-homer mark, a historic feat for a quartet of teammates. The team subsequently reached the World Series.
Established in 2019, the Legends of Dodger Baseball program honors former players who are not in the Hall of Fame and do not have their numbers retired. Smith, 81, received a commemorative jacket and expressed his deep sentiment about wearing the same uniform as his childhood hero. He also used the occasion to advocate for the induction of Bill Russell and Dave Lopes into the Legends program.
Several notable figures attended the ceremony, including former owner Peter O'Malley, current manager Dave Roberts, and former teammates like Rick Monday, Dusty Baker, Steve Yeager, and Manny Mota.
