What Were Ozzie's Accomplishments

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The Wizard Go crazy folks, go crazy! From 580 stolen bases, to fifteen time all star, and one World Series ring, Ozzie Smith has done it all. Ozzie also has worked with charities throughout his life and still is today. Ozzie has had many achievements; fifteen time all star, World Series Champion(1982), NLCS MVP(1985), thirteen time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger award, #1 retired for the Cardinals in honor of him, and a Hall of Famer in Cooperstown, New York. Ozzie was nicknamed ‘The Wizard of Oz’ because it seemed that Ozzie stopped every baseball coming his way. Ozzie is a true leader, being the captain of the 1982 World Series team, and seasons throughout his legendary career. I admire Ozzie because of his love for baseball. I was

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