Dennis Bell (basketball)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1951 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wyoming (Wyoming, Ohio) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1973: 5th round, 83rd overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1973–1978 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 46 |
| Career history | |
| 1973 | New York Knicks |
| 1973–1974 | Allentown Jets |
| 1974–1975 | New York Knicks |
| 1975–1977 | Allentown Jets |
| 1978 | Carolina Lightning |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Dennis R. Bell (born June 2, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he played collegiately for Drake University. He was selected by the New York Knicks in the 5th round (83rd pick overall) of the 1973 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks (1973–76) in the NBA for 63 games.
Bell is the president of Recreational Debut, a non-profit housing organization he started in 1984.[1] It is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan where it has assists low and moderate income families purchase homes. Recreational Debut has assisted families in Florida, Michigan, Arizona and Ohio.[citation needed] Recreational Debut is also helps high school student athletes obtain athletic scholarships to colleges around the United States. Bell received his BA from Drake University and his MBA from Grand Valley State.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "About Recreational Debut". RecDebutShowcases.weebly.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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