James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell (May 17, 1903 – March 7, 1991) was an American center fielder in Negro league baseball from 1922 to 1946.
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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.
James Thomas Bell, better known by his nickname “Cool Papa,” confounded opponents in the Negro Leagues with his ability to reach base.
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 ...
Feb 1, 2024 · 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 ...
Jul 15, 2020 · Bell played for three of the greatest teams in Negro League history, the St. Louis Stars of 1928-1931, the Pittsburgh Crawfords of 1932-1936, ...
James Thomas Bell Born James Thomas Nichols Born: May 17, 1903 in Starkville, MS Died: March 7, 1991 in St. Louis, MO (87 years old). Bats: B. Throws: L.
Cool Papa Bell is considered to be the fastest man ever to play professional baseball. His achievements, in the Negro Leagues and in Latin America, ...
Cool Papa Bell ; Positions: Centerfielder, Leftfielder and Rightfielder ; Bats: Both • Throws: Left ; Born: May 17, 1903 in Starkville, MS us ; Died: March 7, 1991 ...
On Feb. 13, 1974, 28 years after playing his final professional season with Pittsburgh's Homestead Grays, Bell was elected to the Hall of Fame.
