Cool Papa Bell earned his nickname as a teenage pitcher in St. Louis where his unflappable demeanor on the mound caused his teammates to say he was “one cool papa!” […]
Category: Chino Smith
Chino Smith: Like a Meteor
Like a meteor, Charlie Smith burned hot and bright for a tragically short time. Known as “Chino” in Cuba and “Smitty” or just “Charlie” in the States, the right fielder hit Negro League pitching at a .400 clip from 1927 to 1931. […]