| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Russell Bell | ||
| Date of birth | October 17, 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Evenwood, England | ||
| Date of death | 1991 | ||
| Playing 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) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:38, 11 May 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Russell "Jackie" Bell (17 October 1939–1991) was an English footballer. He played as a wing-back for Newcastle United between the years of 1956 and 1962, making 117 appearances and scoring 8 goals.
While playing for Colchester United, Bell was found to be suffering from diabetes so retired on medical advice from League football, joining Gainford Town.[1]