The Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell
Lonnie Wheeler
This biography explores the incredible life of James "Cool Papa" Bell, a legendary Negro Leaguer and Hall of Famer known for his lightning fast speed on the field. From his humble beginnings as the son of sharecroppers in Mississippi to his pivotal role on some of the greatest Negro League teams in history, author Lonnie Wheeler captures the ups and downs of Bell's life and career. With rich historical context and fascinating anecdotes, this book is a must-read for baseball fans and anyone interested in the history of the sport.
Publish Date
2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.27
ISBN
9781419750489
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
2021-02-28T01:07:40.000Z
Attaway, Tim.
Lonnie's the best. So glad there's one last book to celebrate his greatness. – source