James Bell
English footballer, born 1883
About James Bell
Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 78–79). James Bell was a British association football player, association football and james Bell (footballer.
James Bell (1883–1962) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Eston, Bell played for Grangetown, Middlesbrough, Eston United, Barrow, Exeter City, and Portsmouth, returning to Barrow before later playing in the United States. He is Exeter's leading goalscorer in the Southern Football League, with 51 goals in 105 league games, and 63 goals in 119 games in all competitions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Bell?
English footballer, born 1883 (1883–1962)
When was James Bell born?
James Bell was born in 1883.
When did James Bell die?
James Bell died in 1962.
What was James Bell's occupation?
James Bell was an association football player, association football and james Bell (footballer.
What nationality was James Bell?
James Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Bell (footballer, born 1883)
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