Gus Bell

Gus Bell, born David Russell Bell, Jr. (November 15, 1928 - May 7, 1995), was a Major League Baseball center fielder/right fielder who played with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1950-52), Cincinnati Reds and Redlegs (1953-61), New York Mets (1962) and Milwaukee Braves (1962-64). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

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A native from Louisville, Kentucky, Bell played nine of his 15 seasons with Cincinnati and was the oldest member of a rare three-generation major league family. His son, Buddy, is a former third baseman, coach and manager, and his grandsons, David and Mike, a pair of infielders.

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Bell was one of the most feared hitters throughout the 1950s and was a highly ranked outfielder as well. He provided an one-two punch along with Ralph Kiner for the Pirates. Later, he fit snugly into Cincinnati lineups with sluggers like Smoky Burgess, Ted Kluszewski, Vada Pinson, Wally Post and Frank Robinson. A four-time All-Star selection, Bell enjoyed his best seasons in 1963, when he hit .300 with 30 home runs and 105 RBI, and 1955, collecting .308, 27, 104. Four times, he knocked in more than 100 runs in a season and hit 103 home runs from 1953-56.

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