About Harry Bell
Lived 1862 – 1948 (aged 85). Harry Bell was a British association football player.
Harry Bell (18 April 1862 – 18 January 1948) was an English footballer who played at full back. He was born in West Bromwich, and after attending Beeches Road School, worked at the local George Salter's Spring Works. He joined West Bromwich Albion in 1879, and turned professional (along with his teammates) in the summer of 1885. Bell retired in 1887 due to injury.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Bell?
English footballer born 1862
When was Harry Bell born?
Harry Bell was born on 18 April 1862 in West Bromwich.
When did Harry Bell die?
Harry Bell died on 18 January 1948 in South Africa.
What was Harry Bell's occupation?
Harry Bell was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Bell?
Harry Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Bell (footballer, born 1862)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Bell. https://biography.guide/harry-bell-association-football-player-1862/
MLA: "Harry Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-bell-association-football-player-1862/.
Chicago: "Harry Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-bell-association-football-player-1862/.
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