Career
Born in Oxford, Bell made his debut for Oxford Cheetahs in 1968. In 1969 he doubled up for Oxford in Division One and Reading Racers in Division Two, averaging over 9 points for Reading. He also represented Young England against Australasia and Czechoslovakia in 1969.
After a further season with Oxford he returned to the now First Division Reading in 1971, where his performances steadily improved, averaging over 6 points in the 1972 season.
In 1977 he moved on to Coventry Bees where spent three seasons before retiring from the sport. Bell returned to Reading as team manager in 1980.
He later acted as team manager for Swindon Robins and Somerset Rebels.