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What was significat about Ozzie Smith's time period?
As a testament to his national visibility during this time, Ozzie Smith appeared in a 1992 episode of The Simpsons titled Homer at the Bat.
what team did Ozzie Smith play for in 87?
The Cardinals
did Ozzie Smith have any accomplishments in 87?
Following the 1987 season, Ozzie Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $2,340,000.
what was Ozzie Smith's best year?
Ozzie Smith accumulated 2,460 hits and 580 stolen bases during his career, and won the NL Silver Slugger Award as the best-hitting shortstop in 1987.
what happened to Ozzie Smith after the 87 season?
Following the 1987 season, Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $2,340,000.
did Ozzie Smith have any failures?
The 1993 season marked the only time between 1981 and 1996 that Ozzie Smith failed to make the All-Star team.

Question: what position did he play?
Self-contained rewrite: what position did Ozzie Smithj play?