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Bert Bell

American football player, coach, and executive (1895–1959)

PersonDied aged 64humanQ4894971

Also known as De Benneville Bell

Born: February 25, 1895
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: October 11, 1959
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Birthplace: Philadelphia
Place of death: Philadelphia
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: American football player
, American football coach
, musician
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Education: University of Pennsylvania
, The Haverford School
Spouse: Frances Upton

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De Benneville "Bert" Bell was an American professional football executive and coach. He was the fifth chief executive and second commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) from 1946 until his death in 1959. As commissioner, he introduced competitive parity into the NFL to improve the league's commercial viability and promote its popularity.

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