About John Bell
Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 79). John Bell was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.
John Thomson Bell (16 June 1895 – 8 August 1974) was an English cricketer. Born in Batley, he was a right-handed batsman. Between 1921 and 1940, he played for Yorkshire and the Glamorgan county cricket club, and the Wales national cricket team. Over the course of 184 matches, he scored 8,390, with a batting average of 29.23. Bell died in Guiseley, on 8 August 1974, aged 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bell?
English cricketer of the 1920s
When was John Bell born?
John Bell was born on 16 June 1895 in Batley.
When did John Bell die?
John Bell died on 8 August 1974 in Guiseley.
What was John Bell's occupation?
John Bell was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was John Bell?
John Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bell (English cricketer)
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