Clifford Bell (American football)

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]

Clifford Bell
Biographical details
Born(1880-03-15)March 15, 1880
Biggsville, Illinois
DiedAugust 1, 1936(1936-08-01) (aged 56)
Playing career
1900Illinois
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1905–1906Monmouth (IL)
1907–1909North Missouri Normal
1911–1915Cleveland East Tech HS (OH)
1916–1920Cleveland West Tech HS (OH)
Head coaching record
Overall31–8 (college)

References

  1. "Football Records" (PDF). Monmouth Fighting Scots football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Football Record Book". Truman Bulldogs football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "O. C. Bell, Coach between the Old Football and the New". Monmouth College. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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