Graeme Bell (Canadian football)

Graeme Bell (born October 15, 1980) is a former professional Canadian football fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[1] He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005 by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2] He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies.[3] He was beaten with a baseball bat on May 17, 2007, in Saskatoon and underwent brain surgery.[4]

Graeme Bell
No. 26
Born: (1980-10-15) October 15, 1980
Regina, Saskatchewan
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)FB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight229 lb (104 kg)
UniversitySaskatchewan
High schoolWalter Murray
CFL draft2005 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2005–2008Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2009–2010Edmonton Eskimos
2011–2013Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

On May 8, 2011, he was traded from the Edmonton Eskimos to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for a Sixth Round 2011 CFL Draft choice.[5]

Bell retired on February 10, 2014. He played in 97 games and recorded 18 career carries for 66 yards and 1 touchdown, and 7 receptions for 28 yards with 2 touchdowns. Bell also recorded 60 tackles on special teams.[6]

Bell currently is a Regional Partner with Alair Homes and can be found volunteering for a variety of local charitable groups. He currently sits on the board of directors for Edmonton’s Brain Care Centre.[7]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2017-08-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20110301003243/http://esks.com/roster/show/id/1951
  3. http://nationalpost.stats.com/cfl/playerstats.asp?id=305195
  4. http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/alouettes/story.html?id=55b70052-071a-4ac9-8f95-a3baa208c587
  5. "Riders acquire Bell from Eskimos for pick". Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
  6. "Roughriders FB Bell retires as Grey Cup Champion". TSN.ca. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  7. https://www.alairhomes.ca/edmonton/meet-the-team/


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