Walter Alston

Walter Alston

Walter Emmons Alston (December 1, 1911 – October 1, 1984), nicknamed "Smokey," was an American baseball player and manager. He played professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals and managed the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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