John Bell (rugby union, born 1853)
| Full name | John Lowthian Bell | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 19 April 1853 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | North Elswick, Northumberland, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 16 December 1916 (aged 63) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Christchurch, Dorset, England | ||||||||||||||||
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John Lowthian Bell (19 April 1853 – 16 December 1916) was an English international rugby union player.
Bell was a nephew of Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell, 1st Baronet. A halfback, Bell played rugby for Durham, Northumberland, Westoe and was capped once for England, appearing in a match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1878.[1][2] He was known for being a deceptive runner with the ball, making him good at dodging opponents.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "The Rugby Union Challenge Cup". Newcastle Chronicle. 7 April 1888.
- ^ Chapman, Peter S. (30 June 2021). A Tyneside Heritage. History Press.
- ^ "Sports Broadcast". Edinburgh Evening News. 11 January 1937.