John Smoltz recognized as a top athlete from Greater Lansing

The Lansing State Journal features John Smoltz as one of Greater Lansing's best athletes. A Waverly graduate, Smoltz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. He had a successful career in MLB with 213 wins, 3.33 ERA, and 3,084 strikeouts, primarily noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz is celebrated for his achievements, including being an eight-time All-Star and a Cy Young Award winner in 1996. The recognition of local athletes continues as part of a series coinciding with the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary.

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