About John Bell
John Bell was a British association football player.
John James Bell (born 1891; date of death unknown) is a Scottish former professional association footballer, who played as a forward. Born in Dundee, the start of his playing career coincided with the First World War, and Bell played army football during the war. Following the resumption of peacetime football, Bell played in the Scottish Leagues for Dundee, Albion Rovers and Hamilton Academical, before moving to Wales to play for Newport County, and later to England with Hertfordshire-based Watford. He made 20 Football League and one FA Cup appearance while at Watford, scoring 6 goals.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bell?
1920s Scottish footballer
When was John Bell born?
John Bell was born in Tannochside.
What was John Bell's occupation?
John Bell was an association football player.
What nationality was John Bell?
John Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bell (footballer, born 1891)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bell. https://biography.guide/john-bell-association-football-player-q6c47c870/
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