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1939 births1991 deathsEnglish footballersAssociation football midfieldersNewcastle United F.C. playersNorwich City F.C. playersColchester United F.C. players


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Jackie Bell
Personal information
Full name
John Russell Bell
Date of birth
(1939-10-17)17 October 1939
Place of birth
Evenwood Co Durham
Date of death
1991 (aged 51–52)
Playing position
Wing half
Senior career*
Years
Team

Apps

(Gls)
1957–1962
Newcastle United

111
(8)
1962–1964
Norwich City

48
(3)
1965–1966
Colchester United

7
(0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Russell "Jackie" Bell (17 October 1939 – 1991) was an English footballer. He played for Newcastle United, Norwich City and Colchester United.



Career


Bell joined Newcastle United straight from school. He turned professional in 1957.[1] He played as a wing-back for the club from 1956 until 1962, making 117 appearances and scoring 8 goals.


After playing for Newcastle United since 1957, Bell was transferred to Norwich City in July 1962 for £100,000.[1] This transfer became the subject of a dispute on which the League management committee heard evidence. Norwich City alleged that Newcastle United had asked too high a transfer for a player they knew to be diabetic. Newcastle denied they had tricked Norwich City and their explanation was accepted. They returned half the transfer fee to Norwich.[1]


While playing for Colchester United, Bell was found to be suffering from diabetes so retired on medical advice from League football, joining Gainford Town.[2]



References




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  2. ^ "Player Profile - Jackie Bell". Coludata.co.uk. Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2011.



External links



  • Jackie Bell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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