Carlos Bell
American football player (born 1947)
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Carlos R. Bell (born September 21, 1947) is an American former professional football running back, fullback, and tight end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints in 1971. He also played for the Richmond Roadrunners/Saints of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL).
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
| No. 34 | |
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| Positions | Running back, fullback, tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 21, 1947 Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Clinton (OK) |
| College | Houston |
| NFL draft | 1971: 4th round, 82nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Bell was born on September 21, 1947, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He went to high school at Clinton (OK).
College career
Professional career
Richmond Roadrunner/Saints
Bell had his first season in 1969. He was with the Richmond Roadrunners of the Atlantic Coast Football League.[2] He scored two touchdowns in 1969.[2] In 1970, the Roadrunners were renamed the Saints. With the Saints he had 113 rushes for 449 yards and two touchdowns.[2] He also had 13 receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns.[2] He scored 6 touchdowns with the Roadrunners/Saints.
New Orleans Saints
In 1971 he was drafted in the 4th round (82nd overall) by the New Orleans Saints. He played in one game for them. He played as a tight end.[3] He did not play anymore after 1971.
Career Professional statistics
| Year | Games | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | RecYds | RecAvg | RecTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2 | ||||||||
| 1970 | 113 | 449 | 4.0 | 2 | 13 | 148 | 11.4 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career[2] | 4 | 2 | |||||||