FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Former major league baseball player Hal Smith of Fort Smith, Ark., has died.
Edwards Funeral Home says Smith died Saturday at age 82. A cause of death was not released.
Smith was a native of Barling who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a catcher in 1949. He played for the Cardinals from 1956-61 and was named to three National League All-Star teams.
He also played briefly for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Colt .45s before becoming a scout and coach for several teams. In 10 major league seasons, Smith hit 58 home runs and drove in 323 runs.
Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife and three children.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.