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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

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

Date4/2/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0031796F
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
Designated Hitter? Me? That's what Jays want in talks with George Bell
Designated Hitter? Me? That's what Jays want in talks with George Bell
9/29/1989
It's a kid's game: Toronto's young people took to the Blue Jays and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt warmed to them mightily despite the fact he had to wear a toque in the early warmups
It's a kid's game: Toronto's young people took to the Blue Jays and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt warmed to them mightily despite the fact he had to wear a toque in the early warmups
4/9/1983
George Bell: He'll miss five days of voluntary work at Jays spring training camp
George Bell: He'll miss five days of voluntary work at Jays spring training camp
2/19/1989
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
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
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
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
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
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
No token Canadian. Rob Ducey, Toronto-born and Cambridge-raised, played his way on to the 1989 Blue Jays this spring strictly on talent. Doing the lit(...)
No token Canadian. Rob Ducey, Toronto-born and Cambridge-raised, played his way on to the 1989 Blue Jays this spring strictly on talent. Doing the lit(...)
2/27/1989