St. Louis Cardinals Ozzie Smith connects with the ball during the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Sept 11, 1996, in San Francisco. Smith finds out Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 whether he will backflip into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. The Wizard of Oz, a 15-time All-Star who set the example of how shortstop should be played, heads the list of candidates for induction to the Hall next summer.(AP Photo/Sam Morris)