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James (Cool Papa) Bell

Born: May 17, 1903
Baseball

member of the Negro Leagues; widely considered the fastest player ever to play baseball; also coached for the Kansas City Monarchs, teaching such players as Jackie Robinson; member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Died: Mar. 8, 1991

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