Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. View all New York Times newsletters. Instead, her greatest challenge came from the San Diego Padres during their 1984 playoff series against the Chicago Cubs. But Smith was no damsel in distress; she had an unbending professionalism about her that wore down even the most stubborn resistance. The most heartfelt moment at the ceremony arrived when Smith introduced Garvey in the audience, thanking him for his help all those years ago.

Source: New York Times July 30, 2017 00:32 UTC