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Signing off? George Bell's recent book signing in Toronto may be his last appearance here in a while
Signing off? George Bell's recent book signing in Toronto may be his last appearance here in a while

Signing off? George Bell's recent book signing in Toronto may be his last appearance here in a while

Date11/1/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Signing off? George Bell's recent book signing in Toronto may be his last appearance here in a while. Bell's agents, Randy Hendricks, said yesterday Jays GM Pat Gillick is setting the stage for the veteran's departure with his comments this week.
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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_0031826F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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's mother and father Juanita and George Sr
George Bell's mother and father Juanita and George Sr
9/30/1985
George Bell's new home under construction in D
George Bell's new home under construction in D
2/23/1989
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
Bell's blues
Bell's blues
6/5/1985
$3 Million worth of smiles. After signing a $3 million deal to play for the Toronto Northmen of the World Football League, Miami superstars (from left(...)
$3 Million worth of smiles. After signing a $3 million deal to play for the Toronto Northmen of the World Football League, Miami superstars (from left(...)
3/31/1974
Movin' on up: George Bell now trails only Rickey Henderson in voting for the three all-star outfield positions, while Jesse Barfield has moved up to fifth, behind Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett
Movin' on up: George Bell now trails only Rickey Henderson in voting for the three all-star outfield positions, while Jesse Barfield has moved up to fifth, behind Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett
4/6/1987
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
That's a $100,000 smile. Detroit Red Wings captain Alex Delvecchio, 41, smiles as he tells of signing a six-figure, one year contract with the Nationa(...)
That's a $100,000 smile. Detroit Red Wings captain Alex Delvecchio, 41, smiles as he tells of signing a six-figure, one year contract with the Nationa(...)
8/7/1973
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
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
New Look: George Bell had on his new prescription eye wear, complete with flip-up sunglasses, but sat out series finale against Boston at the SkyDome
New Look: George Bell had on his new prescription eye wear, complete with flip-up sunglasses, but sat out series finale against Boston at the SkyDome
8/26/1990