Max Smyth continues tradition at NBC World Series at 86 years old
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Max Smyth, an 86-year-old fan, is attending the NBC World Series in Wichita for the 76th consecutive year. Since his first appearance in 1950, Smyth has witnessed the evolution of the tournament and baseball itself. Despite challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, he has maintained his commitment to the event, making the trip each summer to celebrate his passion for the game. Smyth will throw out the first pitch at the championship game this Saturday, an event attended by his family and friends from Blackwell.
- •Max Smyth has attended nearly every NBC World Series since 1950.
- •He traveled from Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Wichita for the annual event.
- •Smyth is known for staying until the last out of each game.
- •He will throw out the first pitch at the championship game Saturday.
- •The community is invited to join Smyth and celebrate his legacy.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — 86-year-old fan has been to almost every NBC World Series since 1950
"Through multiple stadiums, hundreds of teams, and different eras of baseball, the NBC World Series evolved over the years. But one consistency is Max Smyth.
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