About Ray Bell
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 90). Ray Bell was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Raymond Henry "Ray" Bell (31 December 1925 – 19 July 2016) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing and fullback, Bell represented Otago at a provincial level and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1951 to 1952. He played nine matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. Later, he served as an Otago selector from 1968 to 1971.
Bell served with J Force, the New Zealand occupying force in Japan, from 1946 to 1948. He died in Dunedin on 19 July 2016.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Bell?
New Zealand rugby union player (1925-2016)
When was Ray Bell born?
Ray Bell was born on 31 December 1925 in Dunedin.
When did Ray Bell die?
Ray Bell died on 19 July 2016 in Dunedin.
What was Ray Bell's occupation?
Ray Bell was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ray Bell?
Ray Bell was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Bell. https://biography.guide/ray-bell/
MLA: "Ray Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-bell/.
Chicago: "Ray Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-bell/.
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