Gordon John Edward "Tinkle" Bell (March 13, 1925 – November 3, 1980) was a Canadian professional

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. In the 1945–46 season he made 8 appearances for the

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. He would not play another

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game for 10 more years when he suited up for the

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in 2 playoff games during the 1955–56 season. Bell played several seasons in the minor league

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. He began his pro career in 1942–43 with the

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of the AHL. After a two-season absence from pro hockey, he split the 1944–5 season between Toronto and the

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. He died in Belleville, Ontario on November 3, 1980. Smith, Maurice, "Bell was one of the best", ''

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'', November 07, 1980, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada His brother Joe Bell also played in the

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and achievements

*Turnbull Cup (

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) Championship (1942) *

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Championship (1942) *

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( AHL) Championship (1943) * AHL First All-Star Team (1943) *

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Second All-Star Team (1949) *Honoured Member of the

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References

External links

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Gordon Bell's biography
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