Kevin Glew reflects on George Bell's three-home run performance on Opening Day in 1988 for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Remembering when George Bell hit three homers for the Blue Jays on Opening Day
Remembering when George Bell hit three homers on Opening Day
How big of a deal was it when Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Bell belted three home runs on Opening Day in 1988? Well, the feat was celebrated on the first card (above front and back) of the 792-card Topps set the following year. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada It’s the most dominant Opening... Continue Reading →
The 25th anniversary of George Bell’s three-homer Opening Day performance
It's the most dominant Opening Day performance in Toronto Blue Jays history. On April 4, 1988, George Bell unleashed his frustrations and fury on Bret Saberhagen at Royals Stadium in Kansas City to become the first big leaguer to belt three home runs on Opening Day. Almost as newsworthy was that the spirited slugger's power... Continue Reading →