Cool Papa Bell slides into third Griffith stadium

ByThis Day in Baseball July 19, 1937March 7, 2021

July 19, 1937 at Griffith Stadium Negro League star Cool Papa Bell Homestead Grays slides into third base! Described as regal, noble, gentle, and soft-spoken, Bell was considered one of the fastest players in baseball history.

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Day: July 19, 1937

Cool Papa Bell slides into third Griffith stadium

1937 – P Johnny Broaca is fined $250 and suspended indefinitely by the Yankees for jumping the club.

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