Hal Smith (full name: Harold Raymond Smith; Cura) played catcher from 1956 until 1965 for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Cardinals from 1956 - 1961 and Pirates in 1965. Over 7 seasons, he played 570 games, hit 23 home runs, drove in 126 runs, and stole 6 bases. Born on June 1, 1931 in Barling, AR, Smith stands 5' 10" and weighs 186 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on May 2, 1956 and he played his final game on July 8, 1965. Over his career, Smith made $20,000. Common misspellings of his name include Harold Cura Hal hank Raymond Smith.