About Eddie Bell
Lived 1931 – 2009 (aged 78). Eddie Bell was an American american football player.
Edward B. Bell (March 25, 1931 – November 16, 2009) was an American professional football player. A halfback, he played college football for the Penn Quakers. Professionally, he played for the National Football League (NFL)'s Philadelphia Eagles from 1955 through 1958, and for the New York Titans of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. He was selected 57th overall in the fifth round by the Eagles in the 1953 NFL Draft.
Bell played one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1959 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and was selected as an All-Star at linebacker.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Bell?
American football player (1931–2009)
When was Eddie Bell born?
Eddie Bell was born on 25 March 1931 in Philadelphia.
When did Eddie Bell die?
Eddie Bell died on 16 November 2009.
What was Eddie Bell's occupation?
Eddie Bell was an american football player.
What nationality was Eddie Bell?
Eddie Bell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Bell (halfback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Bell. https://biography.guide/eddie-bell/
MLA: "Eddie Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-bell/.
Chicago: "Eddie Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-bell/.
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