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Buddy Bell
David Gus Bell
Positions: Third Baseman and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 180 lb.
Born: August 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Moeller HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Debut: April 15, 1972 (Age 20)
Final Game: June 17, 1989 (Age 37)
Relatives: Father of David Bell, Father of Mike Bell and Son of Gus Bell
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Managerial Stats
| Rk | Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | W | L | Finish | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | 44 | Detroit Tigers | AL | 162 | 53 | 109 | .327 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 1997 | 45 | Detroit Tigers | AL | 162 | 79 | 83 | .488 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 1998 | 46 | Detroit Tigers | AL | 1st of 2 | 137 | 52 | 85 | .380 | 5 | |
| 4 | 2000 | 48 | Colorado Rockies | NL | 162 | 82 | 80 | .506 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 2001 | 49 | Colorado Rockies | NL | 162 | 73 | 89 | .451 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 2002 | 50 | Colorado Rockies | NL | 1st of 2 | 22 | 6 | 16 | .273 | 4 | |
| 7 | 2005 | 53 | Kansas City Royals | AL | 3rd of 3 | 112 | 43 | 69 | .384 | 5 | |
| 8 | 2006 | 54 | Kansas City Royals | AL | 162 | 62 | 100 | .383 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 2007 | 55 | Kansas City Royals | AL | 162 | 69 | 93 | .426 | 5 | ||
| Detroit Tigers | 3 years | 461 | 184 | 277 | .399 | 4.3 | |||||
| Colorado Rockies | 3 years | 346 | 161 | 185 | .465 | 4.3 | |||||
| Kansas City Royals | 3 years | 436 | 174 | 262 | .399 | 5.0 | |||||
| 9 years | 1243 | 519 | 724 | .418 | 4.6 |
Manager of the Year Votes
1996 AL Manager of the Year - 5th
1997 AL Manager of the Year - 2nd
2000 NL Manager of the Year - 6th
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