Clifford W. Bell (July 2, 1896 – April 13, 1952) was an American pitcher in Negro league baseball. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs,[1] Memphis Red Sox, and Cleveland Cubs from 1921 to 1931.[2]
| Cliff Bell | |
|---|---|
 Bell at the 1924 Colored World Series | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 2, 1896 Kildare, Texas | |
| Died: April 13, 1952 (aged 55) Los Angeles, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| 1921, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1931, for the Cleveland Cubs | |
| Negro National League statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 39-44 |
| Run average | 4.83 |
| Strikeouts | 286 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Bell was described as a "quiet" man, who rarely spoke to his teammates.[3] His best pitch was reportedly the screwball, and he was normally used as a middle reliever.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Champion Monarchs Open Season With Victory" The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, May 29, 1925, Page 3, Columns 1 to 5
- ^ "Cliff Bell Negro League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ a b Lester, Larry (2006). Baseball's First Colored World Series: The 1924 Meeting of the Hilldale Giants And Kansas City Monarchs. McFarland. p. 50. ISBN 0786426179.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference and Seamheads