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So Sad: Former Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves Star Dwight Smith Dead at 58

Former baseball outfielder Dwight Smith has passed away at the age of 58.

via People:

Smith died of congestive heart and lung failure, Associated Press reported.

The Atlanta Braves were the first to announce the news via Twitter on Friday, writing, “We are saddened by the passing earlier today of Dwight Smith, an integral member of our 1995 World Series Championship team.”

“The 1989 NL Rookie of the Year runner up, Dwight enjoyed an eight-year major league career that included two postseason trips with the Cubs and Braves,” the Braves continued, calling him a “beloved alumni member.