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]
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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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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
edit- ^ "Jean-Philip Provencher | Roster | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ "Edmonton Eskimos". esks.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "| CFL | Sports | National Post". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
- ^ "Canada.Com | Homepage | Canada.Com".
- ^ "Riders acquire Bell from Eskimos for pick". Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ "Roughriders FB Bell retires as Grey Cup Champion". TSN.ca. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "Meet the Team | Alair Homes Edmonton".