Subject(s): Ozzie Smith Sport: Baseball Location: Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Unveiled: 13/6/2003 Sculptor: Harry Weber Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque 1: OSBORNE EARL SMITH. "Ozzie" "The Wizard". Cal Poly, 1974-77. San Diego Padres, 1978-1981. St. Louis Cardinals, 1982-1996. Revolutionized defensive play at shortstop with his acrobatic fielding and artistic ability to turn double plays. The 13-time Gold Glove winner set six Major League fielding records among shortstops, including most assists, double plays and chances accepted. An offensive catalyst, he accumulated 2,460 hits, stole 580 bases and was named to 15 All-Star teams in 19 Major League seasons. His relentless pursuit of perfection helped lead the Cardinals to three World Series, including a 1982 championship. His congenial personality, consummate professionalism and trademark back flip made "The Wizard" a fan favorite. At Cal Poly, Ozzie broke school records for career at bats (754), career stolen bases (110) and twice stole a school record 44 bases in a season. He was a four-year starter at shortstop and a three-time All Conference selection. Cal Poly’s Most Valuable Baseball Player Award is named after him and Ozzie’s No.3 jersey has been retired. A charter member of the Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame in 1987, Ozzie was inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY on July 28, 2002. The Ozzie Smith Plaza between Baggett Stadium and Bob Janssen Field, and this statue were dedicated in Ozzie’s honor June 13 2003. Plaque 2: Ozzie Smith Society. The Ozzie Smith Society was developed to honor the former Cal Poly baseball player and Baseball Hall of Fame member Ozzie Smith. Ozzie Smith Plaza was dedicated on June 13, 2003.This historic project would not have been possible without the generous support of the following people. Robin and Barbara Baggett. Hal, Paige and Kyle Billingsley. Marion and Seirin Ikeda. Maino Construction. Al and Patty Moriarty – Moriarty Enterprises. Dick Morrow. John, Tracy, Stephanie and Rachel Ronca. San Luis Trust Bank, Lynn Lyon and Brad Lyon. Links: Sculptor Project