Buddy Bell
American baseball player and manager (born 1951)
Biography
David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27, 1951) is an American former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) currently serving as vice president and senior advisor to the general manager for the Cincinnati Reds.
After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers, and the Cincinnati Reds, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each. He served as Vice President/Assistant General Manager for the Chicago White Sox from November 2012 to 2017. He was a five-time MLB All-Star and won six consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards from 1979–1984.
He is the son of outfielder Gus Bell and the father of former third basemen Mike and David Bell, making them one of five families to have three generations play in the Major Leagues. When David was named Reds manager in October 2018, he and Bell became the fourth father-son pair to serve as major league managers, joining George and Dick Sisler, Bob and Joel Skinner, and Bob and Aaron Boone.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Cleveland Guardians
- Cincinnati Reds
- Houston Astros
- Texas Rangers
- Miami RedHawks baseball
Family
- Children
- David BellMike Bell
- Parents
- Gus Bell
Awards & honours (1)
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Quick answers about Buddy Bell
- How old is Buddy Bell?
- Buddy Bell is 75 years old (born August 27, 1951).
- When is Buddy Bell's birthday?
- Buddy Bell was born on August 27, 1951.
- Where was Buddy Bell born?
- Buddy Bell was born in Pittsburgh.
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- Buddy Bell's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- Buddy Bell is a citizen of United States.
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- Buddy Bell is known as baseball player.
- How many children does Buddy Bell have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Buddy Bell.
