Clifford W. Bell (July 2, 1896 – April 13, 1952) was an American pitcher in Negro league baseball. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs,[1] Memphis Red Sox, and Cleveland Cubs from 1921 to 1931.[2]

Cliff Bell
Bell at the 1924 Colored World Series
Pitcher
Born: (1896-07-02)July 2, 1896 Kildare, Texas
Died: April 13, 1952(1952-04-13) (aged 55) Los Angeles, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1921, for the Kansas City Monarchs
Last appearance
1931, for the Cleveland Cubs
Negro National League statistics
Win–loss record	39-44
Run average	4.83
Strikeouts	286
Teams
Kansas City Monarchs (1921–1927)[1] Memphis Red Sox (1927–1928, 1930) Cleveland Cubs (1931)

Bell was described as a "quiet" man, who rarely spoke to his teammates.[3] His best pitch was reportedly the screwball, and he was normally used as a middle reliever.[3]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads