Carl Sylvester "Buster" Smith (January 26, 1921 – October 8, 1992) was an eleven-time "Top Master" in the American Pool Checkers Association Division Championship.

[2] Smith attended Wendell Phillips High School.

[1] He began playing in his native Chicago and was citywide champion by 17.

He did not play for money, instead making his living working at the post office.

[3][1] In 1968, 1972, 1976, and 1978, Smith participated in the World Championships for the international draughts variant.