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George Bell

1912 – 1999

Australian footballer

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About George Bell

Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 87). George Bell was an australian rules football player.

Alfred George "Ginger" Bell (7 May 1912 – 12 May 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Originally from Horsham, Bell played at Essendon for 10 seasons. Bell was a defender, often used at full-back. He wasn't selected in Essendon's 1942 premiership team, playing just once that year, in what would be his final season.

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Important facts

Birth century
Also known as
Alfred George Bell

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Bell's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Bell?

Australian footballer (1912-1999)

When was George Bell born?

George Bell was born on 7 May 1912 in Horsham.

When did George Bell die?

George Bell died on 12 May 1999.

What was George Bell's occupation?

George Bell was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Bell

· Wikidata: Q16014322

· DBpedia: George Bell (Australian footballer)

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