William Samuel "Ding Dong" Bell (October 24, 1933 – October 11, 1962) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Bell played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1952 and 1955. In 5 career games, he had a 0-1 record, with a 4.32 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Bill Bell | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1933-10-24)October 24, 1933 Goldsboro, North Carolina | |
Died: October 11, 1962(1962-10-11) (aged 28) Durham, North Carolina | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 5, 1952, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 11, 1955, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 4.32 |
Strikeouts | 4 |
Teams | |
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In 1952, Bell threw three no-hitters while pitching in the Appalachian League. The only other person to do this in professional baseball history is Tom Drees.[1]
Bell was killed in a car accident in Durham, North Carolina on October 11, 1962.[citation needed]
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