Ozzie Smith at the Cape Girardeau Country Club

Ben Matthews

Friday, June 26, 2020

Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith visits Cape Girardeau on Friday, June 26, 2020, for a round of golf at the Cape Girardeau Country Club as part of a private event.

Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith talks to golfers before a private event at the Cape Girardeau Country Club on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Brandon Cooper talks to former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith before a round of golf Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mike Renick practices his short game with former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith on Friday, June 26, 2020, on a practice green at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left; Andrew Moore, Brandon Hahs, Ozzie Smith and Brandon Cooper share a laugh Friday, June 26, 2020, before a round of golf at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith talks to golfers before a private event at the Cape Girardeau Country Club on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Baier, Beckett, and Paxton Waller stand with their grandfather Steve Slaten as they introduce themselves to former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith bumps elbows with Cape Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox on Friday, June 26, 2020, during a visit to the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith poses for a photo with Cape Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)