Daniel Smick (December 24, 1915 – April 6, 1975) was an American professional

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player. In basketball, Smick played primarily for amateur and semi-professional teams, but did spend one season in National Basketball League (1947–48) playing for the Flint Dow A.C.'s. In baseball, he competed for the

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, Tarboro Serpents/Goobers, Wausau Timberjacks, and Lansing Senators between 1939 and 1941. Smick played

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, basketball, and baseball at the

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