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Date3/22/1988

Names

Bell, George, 1959- (subject)

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball team) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Left: Slugger George Bell had some bad moments this spring over his hatred of the designated hitter role Jayes have in mind for him this summer. In one game, he refused to come to the plate as DH and was fined $1,000 by the Jay's brass.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0031772F

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Left high and dry

Left high and dry

7/31/1988

Unlike previous Blue Jay spring camps, this one was much more relaxed, as demonstrated by right fielder Jesse Barfield below left, who turns the tables on news photographers

Unlike previous Blue Jay spring camps, this one was much more relaxed, as demonstrated by right fielder Jesse Barfield below left, who turns the tables on news photographers

3/1/1989

Don't Swallow, Bob! That bulge in Bob Bailor's left cheek is caused by a wad of chewing tobacco, a sub-sport favored by many baseball players, includi(...)

Don't Swallow, Bob! That bulge in Bob Bailor's left cheek is caused by a wad of chewing tobacco, a sub-sport favored by many baseball players, includi(...)

3/9/1978

George Bell is congratulated by Kelly Gruber, left, as he as he crosses plate after game-winning home run yesterday for the Blue Jays. It was Bell's f(...)

George Bell is congratulated by Kelly Gruber, left, as he as he crosses plate after game-winning home run yesterday for the Blue Jays. It was Bell's f(...)

8/1/1988

David Cone left) with Lance Parrish

David Cone left) with Lance Parrish

7/23/1995

Could have been disastrous: A somersaulting George Bell missed serious injury on this play in '85 when he collided with shortstop Tony Fernandez while both were going for a popup in short left field

Could have been disastrous: A somersaulting George Bell missed serious injury on this play in '85 when he collided with shortstop Tony Fernandez while both were going for a popup in short left field

8/20/1989

George Bell: Left fielder went into big league snit when asked by Blue Jay manager Jimy Williams to DH

George Bell: Left fielder went into big league snit when asked by Blue Jay manager Jimy Williams to DH

6/7/1985

Advice pays off. Toronto Blue Jays' bating instructor Bobby Doerr (left) had timely tips for outfielder Alvis Woods before Jays took field against Chi(...)

Advice pays off. Toronto Blue Jays' bating instructor Bobby Doerr (left) had timely tips for outfielder Alvis Woods before Jays took field against Chi(...)

3/13/1978

All-Time Greats: Joe DiMaggio, left, and Ted Williams are honored in a presentation with NL manager Lou Piniella and others before last night's game

All-Time Greats: Joe DiMaggio, left, and Ted Williams are honored in a presentation with NL manager Lou Piniella and others before last night's game

1/9/1991

Key blow: The Jays' Jimmy Key, left, could have used some of the home run power supplied by Milwaukee's Rick Dempsey (14) last night

Key blow: The Jays' Jimmy Key, left, could have used some of the home run power supplied by Milwaukee's Rick Dempsey (14) last night

8/21/1991

James Auld. Tells of agreement

James Auld. Tells of agreement

10/3/1972

Take that, ball

Take that, ball

4/7/1977