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| Born: | October 15, 1980 Regina, Saskatchewan |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | FB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| University | Saskatchewan |
| High school | Walter Murray |
| CFL draft | 2005, undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2005–2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2009–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2011–2013 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career stats | |
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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]
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]
Bell was recently featured in CBC Marketplace's episode "Exposing The Celebrity Sell: Home Edition". The episode highlights how he leverages his community profile to pitch customers for his home building company. 8 Google reviews of his company, Alair Homes Edmonton, following the airing of the episode highlight customers and trades who describe their negative experiences.