Ricky Bell (cornerback)
American gridiron football player (1974–2011)
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Richard Bell (October 2, 1974 – February 17, 2011) was a cornerback who went to North Carolina State University and played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears,[1] Barcelona Dragons, Orlando Rage, Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Renegades, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes. He won a Grey Cup championship in 2001 with Calgary.
PositionCornerback
BornOctober 2, 1974
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2011 (aged 36)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
CollegeNorth Carolina State
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 2, 1974 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 2011 (aged 36) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina State |
| Career history | |
| 1996 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1996 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 1997–1998 | Chicago Bears |
| 1999 | Barcelona Dragons |
| 2001 | Orlando Rage |
| 2001 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2002 | Ottawa Renegades |
| 2002–2004 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2005–2006 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2008 | Georgia Force |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
He was signed by the Georgia Force of the AFL on March 20, 2008.
Bell died on February 17, 2011. His funeral was held in his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina.[2]
