George Bell Stats & Facts
George Bell Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 72 Weight: 195 Born: 11 2, 1874 in Greenwood, NY USA Died: 12 25 1941 in New York, NY USA Debut: 4/17/1907 Last Game: 8/19/1911 Full Name: George Glenn Bell
George Bell Stats & Facts (1981-1993)
George Bell Position: Leftfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg) Born: October 21, 1959 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic Debut: April 9, 1981 (14,426th in major league history) vs. DET 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: October 2, 1993 (Age 33-346d) vs. CLE 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB Full Name: George Antonio Bell Nicknames: Liberty View Player…
Chicago Cubs acquiring outfielder Sammy Sosa
On March 30, 1992, the Chicago Cubs make one of their best trades ever, acquiring outfielder Sammy Sosa and pitcher Ken Patterson from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder George Bell. While Bell’s career will last only two more seasons, Sosa will become an All-Star and capture national attention by hitting 66 home…
Ken Oberkfell cracks a two-run double off Dave Smith in the 11th inning for a 6-4 triumph over the Cubs
1991 – Ken Oberkfell cracks a two-run double off Dave Smith in the 11th inning for a 6-4 triumph over the Cubs. A three-run shot by Luis Gonzalez off Greg Maddux stakes Houston to an early lead but George Bell tags Jim Clancy with a homer in the ninth to send it to extra innings.
The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5 – 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers
1989 – The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5 – 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers. Baseball’s newest and most modern stadium features a $100 million fully retractable roof, a hotel, the world’s largest video display board, and a Hard Rock Cafe.
George Bell hits a walk off to end the Blue Jays stay at Exhibition Stadium
May 28, 1989 – George Bell ends the Toronto Blue Jays’ twelve-year stay at Exhibition Stadium with a walk-off home run off Bobby Thigpen to win the Jays’ final game there with a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, the same team the Jays’ faced in their first game at Exhibition Stadium and in…
The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.
The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.
Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.
Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.
George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day
On April 4, 1988, George Bell of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs on Opening Day. Bell’s home runs, all coming against Kansas City Royals ace Bret Saberhagen, help the Jays to a 5-3 win…
Major League Season Recap 1987
Major League Season Recap 1987 World Series – Minnesota Twins AL over St. Louis Cardinals NL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Frank Viola Babe Ruth Award – Frank Viola ALCS Minnesota Twins over Detriot Tigers 4 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Gary Gaetti NLCS St. Louis Cardinals over San Franciso Giants 4 games to 3 NLCS…
