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Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell keeps grandfather Gus in his mind and heart

A look at Cincinnati throughout the day leading up to the Reds' Opening Day game. Cincinnati Enquirer

When the inevitable question came about David Bell’s late grandfather, Gus, Bell’s voice broke a bit as he answered.

“I thought about that a lot, really throughout my whole career I thought about that,” Bell said. “I knew he was with me. Everything we talked about, the time we spent together, he was a big part of everything I did and was able to do.

“This is no different. I know how special it is. He would say go out and play a game at this point.