RICHARD SMITH
RICHARD SMITH
Inducted in 2007 Played baseball for Eastwood High School for 4 years and graduated in 1971 He was a UTEP student trainer for 4 years working with the football, basketball, track and baseball teams until his graduation in 1975 In 1976, he got his first professional job as a trainer with the El Paso Diablos Served two years with the Diablos and also served as the equipment manager and coordinator of team travel for the Diablos through the end of the 1977 season The California Angels were so impressed with his skills and ability that he was hired as the Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1978 In 1979, he was named the Head Athletic Trainer Served as Head Athletic Trainer until 1990 He was given additional responsibilities in 1991 by the Angels and served as the Logistics Supply Coordinator and Sports Tracking Injury Coordinator Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association since 1978 Member of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Association (PBATS) since 1986 Member of the Texas State Trainers Association since 1976 Member of the California State Trainers Association since 1985 Honored and Named to American League All Star team as a trainer in 1984, 1989 and 1997 In 1998, he and Ned Bergert were named the Major League Training Staff of the Year Member of the California Angels West Division Champions of the American League 1979, 1982, 1986, 2004 and 2007 Member of the 2002 World Series Champion Anaheim Angels staff
