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Cool Papa Bell

Song by Paul Simon
Artist: Paul Simon
Released: 2016
James Thomas Bell, better known by his nickname “Cool Papa,” confounded opponents in the Negro Leagues with his ability to reach base.
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What was Cool Papa Bell famous for?
Cool Papa may well have been the fastest man ever to play the game of baseball. Certainly, the stories of his speed are the stuff of legend. “I remember one time I got five hits and stole five bases, but none of it was written down because they forgot to bring the scorebook to the game that day,” Bell said.
How fast was Cool Papa Bell?
Among many legendary accounts, he once stole 175 bases in a 200-game season and was able to round the bases in 12 seconds flat.
What was the famous quote from Cool Papa Bell?
"If he bunts and it bounces twice, put it in your back pocket," legendary catcher Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe told author James Riley. Perhaps the most famous quote about Bell's speed also came from Paige, who said Bell was so fast he could flip a light switch and get into bed before the room went dark.
Was Cool Papa Bell faster than Jesse Owens?
One of the most interesting stories was told by Satchel Paige, who said that Cool Papa was “so fast he could flip the light switch and be in bed before the room got dark.” Paige also claimed that Bell was faster than track star and Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens.
James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell (May 17, 1903 – March 7, 1991) was an American center fielder in Negro league baseball from 1922 to 1946.
Cool Papa Bell ; Positions: Centerfielder and Pitcher ; Bats: Both • Throws: Left ; Born: May 17, 1903 in Starkville, MS us ; Died: March 7, 1991 in St. Louis, MO.
May 17, 2024 · Just how fast was Cool Papa Bell? Satchel Paige said he could turn the lights off and be in bed before the room was dark. Born #OTD in 1903, ...
Cool Papa Bell Bio · Fullname: James Thomas Bell · Born: 5/17/1903 in Starkville, MS · Hall of Fame: 1974 · Died: 3/07/1991.
Bell is legendary for his speed, taking two or even three bases on a bunt, beating out ground balls back to the mound, and registering as nothing more than a ...
May 31, 2024 · It's difficult to quantify Cool Papa Bell's speed. According to the Hall of Fame, Bell may well have been the fastest man to ever play baseball.
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James “Cool Papa” Bell was a legend in Black baseball, a lightning-fast switch hitter elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Bell's speed was ...
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