Cool Papa Bell

James Thomas Bell "Lefty; Jay"
Born: May 17, 1903
Starkville, MS US
Deceased: March 7, 1991
St. Louis, MO US
Primary Position:
Bats: Switch
Throws: Left
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 155
Career: 1938-1941
Major League Statistics

Cool Papa Bell compiled a career batting average of with home runs and RBI in his -game career with the Tampico Alijadores, Veracruz Azules, Torreon Algodoneros and Monterrey Industriales. He began playing during the 1938 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign.


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Minor League Service:

Year Level League Team Affiliation First Appearance Final Appearance
1938IndMexican LeagueTampico Alijadores
1939IndMexican LeagueTampico Alijadores
1940IndMexican LeagueVeracruz Azules
1940IndMexican LeagueTorreon Algodoneros
1941IndMexican LeagueMonterrey Industriales




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