Cool Papa Bell
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Cool Papa Bell hits 3 homeruns in one game

1929Ā ā€“Ā 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 ā€“ 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 couldā€¦