About Bill Bell
Lived 1927 – 2016 (aged 88–89). Bill Bell was a Canadian basketball player.
William James Bell (1927 – 28 November 2016) was a Canadian basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He played college basketball for the University of British Columbia where he also earned his medical degree.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Bell?
Canadian basketball player
When was Bill Bell born?
Bill Bell was born in 1927 in Revelstoke.
When did Bill Bell die?
Bill Bell died on 28 November 2016 in Victoria.
What was Bill Bell's occupation?
Bill Bell was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Bell?
Bill Bell was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Bell (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Bell. https://biography.guide/bill-bell-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bill Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-bell-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-bell-basketball-player/.
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