Cliff Bell
Bell at the 1924 Colored World Series
Pitcher
Born: (1896-07-02)July 2, 1896
Kildare, Texas
Died: April 13, 1952(1952-04-13) (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 record39-44
Run average4.83
Strikeouts286
Teams

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]

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

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ "Cliff Bell Negro League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  3. ^ 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.

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Kansas City Monarchs 1924 Colored World Series champions
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