Cool Papa Bell, playing for Cienfuegos, becomes the first slugger to connect for three home runs in a single game during Cuban professional play

January 1, 1929 Cool Papa Bell, playing for Cienfuegos, becomes the first slugger to connect for three home runs in a single game during Cuban professional play. A Negro Leaguer and future Hall of Fame member, Bell accomplishes his feat at Aida Park during the 15 – 11 slugfest victory over Habana. All three are…

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Cool Papa Bell hits 3 homeruns in one game

1929 – Cool Papa Bell, playing forĀ Cienfuegos, becomes the first slugger to connect for threeĀ home runsĀ in a single game duringĀ Cuban professional play. AĀ Negro LeaguerĀ and futureĀ Hall of FameĀ member, Bell accomplishes his feat atĀ Aida ParkĀ during the 15 – 11 slugfest victory overĀ Habana. All three areĀ inside-the-parkĀ efforts.Ā Oscar Levis,Ā Cliff BellĀ andĀ Martin DihigoĀ surrender the homers. Satchel Paige once quip about Bell , ā€œhe could…