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George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat
George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat

George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat

Date10/8/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: George Bell: His first-pitch popup ended the Blue Jays' early threat.
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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_0031808F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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 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
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
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
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
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: Jays slugger is MVP and It's not even close, says Don Mattingly
George Bell: Jays slugger is MVP and It's not even close, says Don Mattingly
9/15/1987
Jays sign George Bell Slugger scores rich pact
Jays sign George Bell Slugger scores rich pact
8/11/1984
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