Tommy Bell (footballer, born 1906)
Thomas Bell (9 November 1906 – 1983) was an English professional footballer born in Seaham Harbour. He could play at inside right, centre forward and right half and was a regular goalscorer throughout his professional career.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Bell | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1906 | ||
| Place of birth | Seaham Harbour, England | ||
| Date of death | 1983 (aged 76–77) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Dawdon Colliery | |||
| 1924–1926 | Bristol City | 0 | (0) |
| 1924 | → Torquay United (loan) | ||
| 1926–1927 | Merthyr Town | 10 | (1) |
| 1927–1930 | Halifax Town | 89 | (26) |
| 1930–1931 | Chesterfield | 55 | (22) |
| 1931–1933 | Southport | 47 | (6) |
| 1933–1934 | Luton Town | 34 | (15) |
| 1934–1938 | Northampton Town | 73 | (31) |
| – | Wellingborough Town | ||
| – | Spalding United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Bell played for Dawdon Colliery before joining Bristol City. Unable to break into the City first team, Bell joined Torquay United on loan, playing at centre-forward in their three FA Cup ties in the 1924–1925 season. He failed to appear in the league for Bristol City and joined Merthyr Town in 1926. He subsequently played for Halifax Town, Chesterfield, Southport, Luton Town and Northampton Town before playing non-league football for Wellingborough Town and Spalding United.[1]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
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