Bill Smith (baseball executive)
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Smith in 2010. | |
| Born | 1958 (age 57–58) |
| Residence | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College - 1980 |
| Occupation | General Manager |
| Organization | Minnesota Twins |
| Spouse(s) | Becky |
| Children | 3 |
Bill Smith (born 1958) was the fifth general manager for the Minnesota Twins. He took over October 1, 2007 from longtime manager and mentor Terry Ryan.[1] The Twins fired Smith as general manager on November 7, 2011,[2] and replaced him with his predecessor, Ryan. Six weeks later, Smith was given a new role in the Minnesota organization as assistant to both GM Ryan and club president Dave St. Peter.[3]
Smith graduated from Hamilton College in 1980.
He lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his wife Becky and their three daughters.
References
- ↑ Neal III, La Velle E. Twins: Ryan steps down, Smith will take over. The Star Tribune. 13 Sept. 2007.
- ↑ "Bill Smith out as Twins general manager; Terry Ryan takes interim role". 1500espn.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ↑ "Bill Smith given new job with Twins as top assistant". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
| Preceded by Terry Ryan |
Minnesota Twins General Manager 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Terry Ryan |
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