Cool Papa Bell
Song by Paul Simon
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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James Thomas Bell, better known by his nickname “Cool Papa,” confounded opponents in the Negro Leagues with his ability to reach base.
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.
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 ...
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 was an American professional baseball player, reputedly the fastest base runner of all time. He is said to have stolen 175 bases in 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.
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.
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.
