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Herman Bell Notable

b. April 18, 1915 · Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords 1940, Birmingham Black Barons 1943, 1945–1948

Herman Bell divided nine seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords from 1940, then the Birmingham Black Barons through 1948.

Across 63 games he batted .186, with 30 hits and 25 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 55 games behind the plate, with 285 putouts and 7 errors. He turned 1 double plays.

He was born in Birmingham, AL, USA on April 18, 1915, and died on September 27, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 TIC 133244 000 0811 .125
1943 BBB 113034 000 1300 .133
1945 BBB 132845 110 3300 .179
1946 BBB 1410 000 0000 .000
1947 BBB 51001 000 0000 .100
1948 BBB 20571316 200 6501 .281
Career 631612530 310 101912 .186

On this day & linked events

1915

Born April 18, 1915

Birmingham, AL, USA

1970

Died September 27, 1970