About Harold Bell
Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 69). Harold Bell was a British association football player.
Harold Bell (22 November 1924 – 17 July 1994) was an English footballer who holds the record for the most consecutive appearances for a British football team.
Bell was picked for Tranmere Rovers in the first game after World War II in the 1946–47 season and did not miss a match until he was dropped on 30 August 1955, a total of 401 consecutive league matches for the team in Football League Third Division North. In total he made 633 appearances, finally leaving the club for Holyhead Town in 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harold Bell?
English footballer (1924-1994)
When was Harold Bell born?
Harold Bell was born on 22 November 1924 in Liverpool.
When did Harold Bell die?
Harold Bell died on 17 July 1994 in Liverpool.
What was Harold Bell's occupation?
Harold Bell was an association football player.
What nationality was Harold Bell?
Harold Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harold Bell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Bell. https://biography.guide/harold-bell/
MLA: "Harold Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harold-bell/.
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