14 Facts About Buddy Bell

Buddy Bell 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.

Buddy Bell was born while his father was playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Buddy Bell was drafted in 1969 by the Indians and was regarded as a promising prospect from the beginning.

Buddy Bell first appeared in the Major Leagues with the Indians in 1972, appearing mostly in the outfield as a rookie, but afterwards becoming a fixture at third base.

Buddy Bell enjoyed his best season with the Rangers in 1979, collecting 200 hits, 101 RBI, and his first Gold Glove Award.

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From 1979 through 1984, Buddy Bell won the gold glove for third base in The American League.

Buddy Bell finished in the top 10 in batting average in 1980 and 1984.

In fielding, Buddy Bell was spectacular and often played far off the third base line, taking many base hits from opposing batters.

Buddy Bell responded with two more solid years playing for second place teams under Pete Rose.

Buddy Bell was released in December and returned with the Rangers before the 1989 season, in which he appeared sparingly.

Buddy Bell won six Gold Gloves, and made five All-Star Game appearances.

Buddy Bell won his first four games as a manager, becoming only the second Royals manager to do so and guiding the Royals to their first four-game winning streak since 2003.

Buddy Bell took a medical leave of absence from the team on September 20,2006, after a lump was discovered on his tonsils.

Buddy Bell stated that his decision was his own, not based on pressure from the Royals front office, and that he wished to spend more time with his family.