About Herman Bell
Lived 1915 – 1970 (aged 55). Herman Bell was an American baseball player.
Herman Bell (April 18, 1915 – September 27, 1970) was an American Negro league baseball catcher between 1940 and 1950.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Bell made his Negro leagues debut in 1940 with the Indianapolis Crawfords. He went on to play eight seasons with the Birmingham Black Barons, where he was selected to play in the 1949 East–West All-Star Game. Bell died in Birmingham in 1970 at age 55.
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Who was Herman Bell?
American baseball player (1915-1970)
When was Herman Bell born?
Herman Bell was born on 18 April 1915.
When did Herman Bell die?
Herman Bell died on 27 September 1970.
What was Herman Bell's occupation?
Herman Bell was a baseball player.
What nationality was Herman Bell?
Herman Bell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Bell. https://biography.guide/herman-bell/
MLA: "Herman Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-bell/.
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