Jack Bell

For other people named John Bell, see John Bell (disambiguation).

John Bell

Personal information
Full name	John Bell
Date of birth	6 October 1869
Place of birth	Dumbarton, Scotland
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1890–1893	Dumbarton	52	(46)
1893–1898	Everton	130	(41)
1898–1900	Celtic	35	(19)
1900–1901	New Brighton Tower	22	(9)
1901–1903	Everton	45	(19)
1903-1908	Preston NE	108	(29)
International career
1890–1900	Scotland	10	(5)
1892-1899	Scottish League XI	2	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Bell (born 6 October 1869 in Dumbarton) was an early Scottish football player and manager. He was instrumental in organising the Association Footballers' Union in February 1898.

A winger or inside-forward, Bell played with Dumbarton Union, Dumbarton, Everton, Celtic, New Brighton Tower and Preston North End. He also represented the Scottish national team ten times between 1890 and 1900 and the Scottish League twice, and between 1888 and 1890 he played representative matches for Dumbartonshire (4 caps), scoring two goals. 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.

External links

• London Hearts Profile - Scotland
• London Hearts Profile - Scottish League