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Merkle923 · 02-16-2016, 05:12 PM

Kind of a mystery that this is only the second color image released publicly of the long-time National League outfielder, and progenitor of a three-generation MLB family, in a Mets' uniform.

Bell started 24 of the first 31 games in franchise history before being dished off to the Braves on May 21. Topps, for instance, shot at least once at the Polo Grounds in late April or early May, capturing no fewer than six Mets (Demerit, Hillman, Marshall, Moford, Smith, Zimmer) who left the team before Bell did - yet clearly the company did not photograph Gus Bell.

So here he is from an early spring training game:

02-16-2016, 05:12 PM	#27135
Merkle923 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,122	Gus Bell 1950 Kind of a mystery that this is only the second color image released publicly of the long-time National League outfielder, and progenitor of a three-generation MLB family, in a Mets' uniform. Bell started 24 of the first 31 games in franchise history before being dished off to the Braves on May 21. Topps, for instance, shot at least once at the Polo Grounds in late April or early May, capturing no fewer than six Mets (Demerit, Hillman, Marshall, Moford, Smith, Zimmer) who left the team before Bell did - yet clearly the company did not photograph Gus Bell. So here he is from an early spring training game: Last edited by Merkle923; 08-03-2017 at 12:15 AM.