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Sherrod 'Sherry' Smith (1891-1949), who made his home in Mansfield, pitched in the majors for over a decade and was famed for his pickoff move. He lost a celebrated 14-inning pitching duel to Babe Ruth in the 1916 World Series.
Historical Marker
Mansfield's Famous Southpaw
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About this site
Mansfield's Famous Southpaw is a historical marker in Mansfield, Newton County, erected in 1994. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Newton County, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.5166, -83.7337 near Mansfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethel Grove Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Loyd Cemetery, Curtis Family Cemetery, and Carmel Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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