Talbot Merton Smith is an American former professional baseball executive who has served in high baseball operations positions ? including general manager and club president ? as well as the founder of a firm that advises Major League Baseball teams on salary arbitration cases. A veteran of 54 years in baseball, he most recently served as president of baseball operations for the Houston Astros from November 22, 1994, through November 27, 2011 ? completing his 35th season with the Astros over three separate terms; he received a lifetime achievement award in 2005. He is the father of baseball executive Randy Smith. 

September 27th, 1933 in Framingham (Age 91)