Street & Smith was a publishing company founded in 1855 by Francis Street and Francis Smith. It was originally a magazine publisher, but eventually expanded to include books, comic books, and sports publications. Street & Smith was the first publisher to produce an annual baseball guide, which was released in the late 1800s. This guide was the first to include team rosters, statistics, and player biographies.

Street & Smith was also the first publisher to produce an annual football guide, which was released in the early 1900s. This guide was the first to include team rosters, statistics, and player biographies. Street & Smith also published a number of other sports-related publications, including basketball, hockey, and boxing guides.

Street & Smith was a major player in the sports industry for over a century. Its annual guides were widely read and highly influential. The company was also known for its sports-related comic books, which featured some of the most popular athletes of the day.

Street & Smith was eventually acquired by CBS in 2007. Although the company no longer exists, its legacy lives on in the sports industry. Its annual guides and comic books remain popular among sports fans, and its influence can still be seen in the sports world today.

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