Robert Smith

President of the International Baseball Federation (1936–2021)

PersonDied aged 85humanQ7349876

Also known as Dr. Robert E. Smith · Ish Smith

Born: May 15, 1936
Died: August 18, 2021
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: sports official
Positions held: president(1981–1993)

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Robert E. "Ish" Smith, was the President of the International Baseball Federation, which is the international governing body for the sport of baseball. He was also president of the United States Baseball Federation from 1980 to 1989.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Robert
Family name: Smith
Nickname: Ish
Awards: Silver Olympic Order(1992)

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