Schmidt  (shm ĭt), Helmut 1918-2015.
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German politician who served as West German minister of defense (1969-1972), minister of finance (1972-1974), and chancellor (1974-1982). |
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Schmidt, Michael Jack Known as "Mike." Born 1949.
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American baseball player. In 18 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1972-1989), Schmidt hit 548 home runs and was the National League's most valuable player three times (1980, 1981, and 1986). |
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