Former slugger Albert Belle arrested Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Former baseball star Albert Belle was arrested Thursday and charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend, police said. Scottsdale police said the 39-year-old Belle was taken into custody after a former girlfriend told officers that he had stalked her. Belle was being held without bond at the Maricopa County Jail in Phoenix, according to a county sheriff's department spokesman. A five-time All-Star outfielder, Belle hit 381 career home runs in a 12-year big league career that began with the Cleveland Indians in 1989. He also played for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore before retiring in 2000 after his second season with the Orioles. The volatile Belle often ran into trouble on and off the field during his playing days. He was fined in 1994 for using a corked bat and suspended after instigating a brawl by elbowing an opposing player. In 1991, he threw a baseball into the chest of a fan taunting him. Years later, he tossed a ball at a photographer. Belle, who has lived in Arizona for several years, was arrested on a DUI charge here in September 2002.
We might be able to start another thread with Ex Tigers who makes bad decisions. Cecil Collins, Robert Tyler, Wrotten, Larry Foster, comes to mind just right off the top of my head.
The police may have some problems with proof in this case. Was it Joey or Albert doing the stalking ? I actually have a "Joey Bell" baseball card. Wonder what became of his brother who was also a baseball player at LSU.
Joey has always been unable to control his emotions. Sad but true. This morning's news reported that he is still in the Maricopa County jail. Sorta unusual that he wouldn't have bonded out by now. I'd like to see an interview (and picture) of the woman. Would be interesting to see/hear the woman who would hook up with this dude. My guess as to the resolution of this situation.......follow the money.
