Zeke Bella
American baseball player, 1948 All-Star
Born
1930
95 years ago
Died
November 17th, 2013
11 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 1946 and played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Giants. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1948, showcasing remarkable talent during his career before retiring in 1953. After retirement, remained involved in baseball through various mentoring roles.
Selected as an All-Star in 1948
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Played for the New York Giants
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