Mark Ricardo Bell (born June 14, 1957) is a former American football wide receiver and punt returner who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | June 14, 1957 Jamestown, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Lynwood (Lynwood, California) | ||||
| College: | Colorado St. | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1979 / Round: 5 / Pick: 130 | ||||
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College career
Bell attended Colorado State University, and played four years with the Rams. His standout season was his junior year in 1977, during which he made 40 receptions for 797 yards and nine touchdowns, earning All-WAC team[1] honors.
He was one of three Colorado State players with the surname Bell who were selected during the 1979 NFL Draft.[1]
Professional career
Bell was selected in the fifth round of the 1979 NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played parts of two seasons with the Cardinals, and was released after one game in the 1981 season.[2]