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Lee Smith - 478

Smith, a seven-time All-Star, played 18 years for eight teams. One of the dominant closers in history, he held the major league record for career saves from 1993-2006, when Trevor Hoffman passed his final total of 478. He led the majors in saves four seasons, twice with the Cardinals (1991, 1992).

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