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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

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

Date6/7/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: George Bell: Left fielder went into big league snit when asked by Blue Jay manager Jimy Williams to DH.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0031786F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Turbulent Times: Spring training '88 had George Bell hot under the collar as the Jays tried to turn him into a DH
Turbulent Times: Spring training '88 had George Bell hot under the collar as the Jays tried to turn him into a DH
3/22/1988
Hail and farewell: Pitcher Luis Aquino, at the mound with Ernie Whitt and manager Jimy Williams, beat Twin yesterday for his first big league win, but was soon on his way back to Syracuse
Hail and farewell: Pitcher Luis Aquino, at the mound with Ernie Whitt and manager Jimy Williams, beat Twin yesterday for his first big league win, but was soon on his way back to Syracuse
8/31/1986
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
Rest easy, folks. Chances are George Bell will be in the Blue Jays' lineup - as designated hitter - tonight when they meet the Brewers in Milwaukee. B(...)
Rest easy, folks. Chances are George Bell will be in the Blue Jays' lineup - as designated hitter - tonight when they meet the Brewers in Milwaukee. B(...)
9/21/1989
We'll see who lasts longer with the organization, him (Jimy Williams) or me
We'll see who lasts longer with the organization, him (Jimy Williams) or me
4/18/1985
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
New interest: Blue Jay's centre fielder Rick Bosetti, only member of the team to stay in Toronto for the off season, has found a new activity to help keep him in shape - squash
New interest: Blue Jay's centre fielder Rick Bosetti, only member of the team to stay in Toronto for the off season, has found a new activity to help keep him in shape - squash
11/17/1980
George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat
George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat
10/8/1989
Chip off the old block? It was the Blue Jays' annual father-kids day at SkyDome and slugger George Bell showed son Randy, 4, how it's done
Chip off the old block? It was the Blue Jays' annual father-kids day at SkyDome and slugger George Bell showed son Randy, 4, how it's done
7/29/1990
Heeee's B-a-a-c-k: George Bell, now a White Sox player, waves cheerfully before last night's game against the Blue Jays in the SkyDome
Heeee's B-a-a-c-k: George Bell, now a White Sox player, waves cheerfully before last night's game against the Blue Jays in the SkyDome
5/29/1992
Miles of smiles: George Bell, above right, who disrupted spring training last year with his complaints about being made a designated hitter, and Ernie Whitt show off the new Blue Jay attitude
Miles of smiles: George Bell, above right, who disrupted spring training last year with his complaints about being made a designated hitter, and Ernie Whitt show off the new Blue Jay attitude
4/2/1989
When the Blue Jays break camp and head north to commence the regular season, manager Jimy Williams will hand the ball to lefthander Jimmy Key
When the Blue Jays break camp and head north to commence the regular season, manager Jimy Williams will hand the ball to lefthander Jimmy Key
2/23/1987