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Colin Bell was an association football player. Born on February 26, 1946, Colin Bell was from Hesleden, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on January 5, 2021, at the age of 74. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height was 183 cm.
My Take
Colin Bell is, to me, one of those names that explains why people fall in love with a club. Widely regarded as Manchester City's greatest-ever player, he was the engine of the late-1960s and 1970s side, part of the storied Bell-Lee-Summerbee trio. The nickname earned for his relentless running says everything about his game: he could score, defend, and cover ground few others could. An MBE honoured the legacy, and the stand named after him keeps it alive. I have a deep soft spot for complete midfielders, and Bell, who passed in 2021, remains a benchmark for the role.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Colin Bell
- Name (Japanese)
- コリン・ベル
- Reading
- こりん・べる
- Born
- February 26, 1946 – January 5, 2021
- Origin
- Hesleden, United Kingdom
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Colin Bell born?
Born February 26, 1946.
When did Colin Bell die?
Died January 5, 2021, aged 74.
Where was Colin Bell from?
Colin Bell was from Hesleden, United Kingdom.
What did Colin Bell do?
Colin Bell worked as association football player.
How tall was Colin Bell?
Colin Bell was 183 cm.
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