The two discuss Smith's decision to leave St. Louis after three years and move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played in two more World Series before finally winning a title in 1981. They then talk about playing for the first African-American manager in Frank Robinson, and becoming the first Major League star to make the decision to play in Japan.
Reggie talks about playing for the great Sadaharu Oh with Yomiuri, then gets into his involvement with the Dodgers as a coach, instructor and scout.
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