Cool Papa Bell

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Cool Papa Bell

AKA James Thomas Bell

Born: 17-May-1903
Birthplace: Starkville, MS
Died: 7-Mar-1991
Location of death: St. Louis, MO
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, St. Peter's Cemetery, Normandy, MO

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Baseball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Negro Leagues star

Could round the bases in 13.3 seconds.

Baseball Hall of Fame 1974
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1980

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