Graeme Bell (Canadian football)

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Graeme Bell
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Born: (1980-10-15) October 15, 1980 (age 43)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) FB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight229 lb (104 kg)
University Saskatchewan
High school Walter Murray
CFL Draft 2005 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
20052008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
20092010 Edmonton Eskimos
20112013 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

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]

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