Bert Bell

American football player, coach, and executive (1895–1959)
Person human Q4894971
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Bert Bell

Summary

Bert Bell is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1895[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on October 11, 1959[5]. He worked as an American football player[6] and American football coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (436 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Bert Bell…
  • Bert Bell died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Bert Bell was born on February 25, 1895[3].
  • Bert Bell died on October 11, 1959[5].
  • Bert Bell is buried at Calvary Cemetery[9].
  • Among Bert Bell's spouses was Frances Upton[10].
  • Bert Bell held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Bert Bell worked as an American football player[6].
  • Bert Bell worked as an American football coach[7].
  • Bert Bell's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • Bert Bell was educated at The Haverford School[13].
  • Bert Bell received the Pro Football Hall of Fame[14].
  • Bert Bell is recorded as male[15].
  • Bert Bell's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Bert Bell's member of sports team is recorded as Penn Quakers[17].
  • Bert Bell's Commons category is recorded as Bert Bell[18].
  • Bert Bell's position played on team / speciality is recorded as quarterback[19].
  • Bert Bell was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Bert Bell's sport is recorded as American football[21].
  • Bert Bell's family name is recorded as Bell[22].
  • Bert Bell's given name is recorded as Bert[23].
  • Bert Bell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Bert Bell's coach of sports team is recorded as Philadelphia Eagles[25].
  • Bert Bell's coach of sports team is recorded as Pittsburgh Steelers[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Bert Bell's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on February 25, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[12], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1740[29], headquartered in Philadelphia[30] and The Haverford School[13], a university-preparatory school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1884[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include American football player[6] and American football coach[7].

Recognition

Bert Bell received the Pro Football Hall of Fame[14].

Personal Life

Bert Bell was married to Frances Upton[10].

Death and Burial

Bert Bell died on October 11, 1959[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bert Bell include Bert Bell Award[34], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1959[37].

Why It Matters

Bert Bell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (436 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Bert Bell Award[34], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1959[37].

FAQs

Where was Bert Bell born?

Bert Bell's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Bert Bell die?

Bert Bell passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who was Bert Bell married to?

Bert Bell's spouses include Frances Upton[10].

What did Bert Bell do for work?

Bert Bell worked as American football player[6] and American football coach[7].

Where did Bert Bell go to school?

Bert Bell was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12] and The Haverford School[13].

What awards did Bert Bell receive?

Honors received include Pro Football Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Bert
    Member of sports team Penn Quakers
    Spouse Frances Upton
    Family name Bell
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