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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.

Highlights

  • 4-time All-Star (1953-54, 1956-57)
  • Hit for the cycle (June 4, 1951)
  • Hit three home runs in consecutive at-bats (May 29, 1956)
  • Gus was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1964.