Joe Bell (American football)

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Joe Bell
No. 68, 78
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1957-09-15) September 15, 1957 (age 67)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Lindblom Technical
College: Norfolk State
Undrafted: 1979
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Joseph Bell (born September 15, 1957) is a former American football defensive end who played for the 1979 Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Joe also played for the 1980 Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Norfolk State University. [1] [2] [3]

Joe Bell earned both athletic and academic honors at Norfolk State University. In academic, he was chosen 1979 CIAA Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year. Joe graduated with a 3.5 GPA in Electrical Engineering. As an athlete, Joe Bell demonstrated excellence by being named to both the 1978 CIAA All-Conference Sportswriters and Coaches Football Teams and AP All-American Team (honorable mention).

Joe played his final college game as a member of the Black College All-Star Bowl played in the New Orleans Super Dome on January 7, 1979.

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References

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  2. "Joe Bell, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  3. "Las Vegas Raiders". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved June 20, 2021.