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Dick Bell
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Born
Greenock, Scotland

Richard Bell was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Sunderland and West Ham United.[1][2]

After a single appearance for Sunderland, Bell joined West Ham, then of the Second Division, and scored on his only League appearance for the club.[3]

Bell signed up with the Essex Regiment of the Territorial Army in April 1939 and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He played as a wartime guest for Clapham and Southend United.[3]

References[]

  1. Dykes, Garth; Lamming, Doug (2000). All the Lads: A Complete Who's Who of Sunderland AFC. Great Britain. ISBN 9781899538157. 
  2. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 25. ISBN 1-903135-50-8. 
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