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John Smoltz’s freakin’ incredible backyard sports complex
Every guy dreams of having a baseball field or basketball court in his backyard. Retired MLB pitcher John Smoltz has both of those – along with a golf course, football/soccer field, tennis court, volleyball court, fishing pond and a pool.
His Milton, Georgia mansion is set on 22 acres of gorgeousness. The former World Series and Cy Young winner, and surefire first ballot Hall...
John Smoltz Has a Sports Complex in His Backyard (Video)
Honestly, watch the video and you won't be able to name any sports complex as good as this one. It's 10 times better than any one I've ever been to. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz might have the best house in the world. Baseball field, basketball court, football/soccer field, and a nine hole golf course in his backyard. Oh, and a fishing pond. Pretty...
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John Smoltz's backyard is a sports complex
Retired MLB pitcher John Smoltz’s was featured on an episode of ‘Million Dollar Rooms’ recently for his insane outdoor sports complex at his house in Milton, Georgia. Smoltz, who played from 1988 to 2009, is enjoying the life of a retired World Series champion and Cy Young award winner in a very lavish home with a backyard that is every man’s dream. Smoltz’s backyard features...
Braves retire Smoltz's old number
John Smoltz exhaled heavily and shook his head minutes after his No. 29 was retired by the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
''I'm glad that's over,'' Smoltz said. ''That's a doubleheader I just pitched.''
Smoltz said he wasn't prepared for the emotions he felt when the Braves made his number the ninth to be retired by the franchise...
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June 08, 2012
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Q&A: John Smoltz on his 2nd career and the Hall of Fame
John Smoltz was a key member of the best starting staff in baseball when he pitched for most of his 21 seasons with the Atlanta Braves. He won 213 games, saved 154 and finished with 3,084 career strikeouts and was known for his ability to win big postseason games. He pitched for the Red Sox and Cardinals in 2009, retiring after that season.
Smoltz, who won the 1996 Cy Young Award...
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June 08, 2012
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John Smoltz crashes a go-kart (Video)
I'll be honest, the odds that a video of former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz crashing a go-kart would exist were pretty low until the below clip came to life.
Smoltz was filming a segment for CBS new sports show called "The Players Club" and tried his hand at go-kart racing.
Then, Smoltz while attempting to make a turn crashed into the barrier of the...
John Smoltz Crashes Go-Kart During Taping of CBS TV Show 'The Players Club' (Video)
John Smoltz might be a Hall of Fame pitcher, but his skills don't apparently translate very well to go-kart racing. The former Atlanta Braves pitcher (who also had a brief stint with the Red Sox) was driving one during taping for CBS' TV show The Players Club, when he apparently lost control of the vehicle and plowed into the barrier surrounding the track. We're guessing...
#29 John Smoltz Jersey to Be Retired: A Tribute to a Future Hall of Famer
On June 8th, 2012, John Smoltz’s number 29 jersey will be retired as an Atlanta Brave. This will be the 4th in 4 seasons for the Braves. Reality is that Smoltz was one of the most underrated pitchers ever to pitch in the majors. He is not a 300 game winner (a number that every starting pitcher shoots for), but he was one of the most consistent pitchers to ever toe the rubber. ...
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April 21, 2012
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Braves to retire John Smoltz's number
The Atlanta Braves have announced this morning that on June 8th, they'll be retiring the #29 worn by starter John Smoltz, and inducting him into the team's Hall of Fame.
Smoltz spent 20 seasons with the Bravse, with only his final season away from the team (which was split between the Red Sox and Cardinals in a largely disastrous run). Smoltz won the 1996 Cy Young award...
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