Clifford Bell (American football)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 15, 1880 Biggsville, Illinois |
| Died | August 1, 1936 (aged 56) |
| Playing career | |
| 1900 | Illinois |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1905–1906 | Monmouth (IL) |
| 1907–1909 | North Missouri Normal |
| 1911–1915 | Cleveland East Tech HS (OH) |
| 1916–1920 | Cleveland West Tech HS (OH) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 31–8 (college) |
Oscar Clifford Bell (March 15, 1880 – August 1, 1936) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, where he led his team to two successful seasons in 1905 and 1906. His squads recorded a record of 18–1.[1] In 1907, he moved to North Missouri Normal School of the First District—now known as Truman State University—in Kirksville, Missouri, where his teams compiled a record of 13–7 inthree seasons.[2] Bell played college football for one season, in 1900, at the University of Illinois.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Football Records" (PDF). Monmouth Fighting Scots football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Football Record Book". Truman Bulldogs football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "O. C. Bell, Coach between the Old Football and the New". Monmouth College. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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- 1880 births
- 1936 deaths
- American football fullbacks
- Illinois Fighting Illini football players
- Monmouth Fighting Scots football coaches
- Truman Bulldogs football coaches
- High school football coaches in Ohio
- People from Henderson County, Illinois
- Players of American football from Illinois