On this date in 1981, Negro League legend, James "Cool Papa" Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"They say I was born too soon. I say the door opened too late." - on being denied the opportunity to play in the major leagues
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Cool Papa Bell
On this date in 1981, Negro League legend, James "Cool Papa" Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"They say I was born too soon. I say the door opened too late." - on being denied the opportunity to play in the major leagues
Monday, March 7, 2011
James "Cool Papa" Bell
On this date in 1981, Negro League legend, James "Cool Papa" Bell passed away at the age of 87.
"They used to say 'If we find a good black player, we'll sign him'. They lied."
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