Jack Bell

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Full name John Bell 1890–1893 Dumbarton Date of birth 6 October 1869 1893–1898 Everton		Name Jack Bell Years Team

Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland

Jack bell djhs oral history video march 13 2014

John "Jack" Bell (born 6 October 1869 in Dumbarton) was an early Scottish football player and manager.

A winger or inside-forward, Bell played with Dumbarton Union, Dumbarton, Everton, Celtic, New Brighton Tower and Preston North End.

During his time with Everton he helped organise the Association Footballers' Union and later served as its president.

In 1909, Bell was appointed manager/coach of former club Preston.

Dumbarton

Scottish League: Champions 1890-1891;1891-1892

Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1890-1891

Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1888–89;1889-1890;1890-1891;1891-1892;1892-1893

League Charity Cup: Winners 1890–91

Greenock Charity Cup: Winners 1889–90 - Runners Up 1888-89

2 caps for Scotland between 1889 and 1892, scoring one goal

1 cap for the Scottish League in 1892, scoring one goal

4 representative caps for Dumbartonshire between 1888 and 1890, scoring two goals

1 internaional trial game for Scotland in 1890

top Scottish League goalscorer: 1890-91 (20 goals); 1891-92 (19 goals).

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