Jackie Bell
English footballer
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John Russell "Jackie" Bell (17 October 1939 – 1991) was an English footballer. He played for Newcastle United, Norwich City and Colchester United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Russell Bell | ||
| Date of birth | 17 October 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Evenwood Co Durham | ||
| Date of death | 1991 (aged 51–52) | ||
| 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) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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]