Fred Bell (rugby union)

Fred Bell
Full nameFrederick James Bell
Date of birth(1876-08-03)3 August 1876
Place of birthCullercoats, Northumberland, England
Date of death7 September 1947(1947-09-07) (aged 71)
Place of deathWhitley Bay, Northumberland, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1900 England 1 (0)

Frederick James Bell (3 August 1876 – 7 September 1947) was an English international rugby union player.

A native of Tyneside, Bell played his rugby with Rockliff and was a Northumberland representative. He gained an England call up in his third season in 1900. Initially selected as a reserve, Bell came into the XV for the Home Nations opener against Wales, after Lancashire C.E. Allen withdrew.[1] A speedy forward, Bell was a noted amateur sprinter.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "England v. Wales". The Daily Telegraph. 6 January 1900.
  2. ^ "F. J. Bell (Northumberland)". Gloucester Citizen. 6 January 1900.