About Dick Bell
Dick Bell was a British association football player.
Richard Bell was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Sunderland and West Ham United.
After a single appearance for Sunderland, Bell joined West Ham, then of the Second Division, and scored on his only League appearance for the club.
Bell signed up with the Essex Regiment of the Territorial Army in April 1939 and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He played as a wartime guest for Clapham and Southend United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Bell?
British association football player (2000–1962)
When was Dick Bell born?
Dick Bell was born in Greenock.
What was Dick Bell's occupation?
Dick Bell was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Bell?
Dick Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Bell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Bell. https://biography.guide/dick-bell-association-football-player/
MLA: "Dick Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-bell-association-football-player/.
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