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Bo Smolka

Bo Smolka is a freelance writer specializing in travel, personal essays, and sports, with a Solas Award Gold Medal in 2023 and former CoSIDA National Story of the Year. He spent 10 years as a college sports information director, winning several national awards in writing contests sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Smolka has authored books on MLB and NFL teams, including Miami Marlins, Baltimore Ravens, and titles like The Best MLB Catchers of All Time and 12 Reasons to Love the Baltimore Orioles.

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The Best MLB Catchers of All Time
The Best MLB Catchers of All Time
2014
 Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins
2015
 Baseball
Baseball
2012
 The Best MLB Outfielders of All Time
The Best MLB Outfielders of All Time
2014
 The Negro Leagues' Integration Era
The Negro Leagues' Integration Era
2012
 Miami Marlins (Inside Mlb)
Miami Marlins (Inside Mlb)
2012
 The Story of the Negro Leagues
The Story of the Negro Leagues
2012
 Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
2015
 Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
2011