Clifford Bell (American football)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 15, 1880 Biggsville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1936 (aged 56) |
| Playing career | |
| 1900 | Illinois |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1905–1906 | Monmouth (IL) |
| 1907–1909 | Kirksville 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 Kirksville Normal School—now known as Truman State University—in Kirksville, Missouri, where his teams compiled a record of 13–7 in three seasons.[2] Bell played college football for one season, in 1900, at the University of Illinois.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.