Thomas H. Bell (born August 2, 1944) is an

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and

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coach. He served as the head football coach at

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(1972–1975), the University of New Haven (1976–1982), the

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(1986–1992), and

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(1994–1997), compiling a career

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record of 95–102–6. Bell was also the head men's lacrosse coach at New Haven from 1979 to 1980, tallying a mark of 4–18.

Coaching career

Bell was the head football coach for the

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located in

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. He held that position for seven seasons, from 1986 until 1992. His coaching record at Coast Guard was 38 wins and 28 losses. Bell took over mostly losing football programs and was able to transform them into winners. During his career he was able to change the fortunes of Plymouth State University, the University of New Haven and the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Head coaching record

College football

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bell, Thomas H. 1944 births Living people Coast Guard Bears football coaches Dean Bulldogs football coaches Macalester Scots football coaches New Haven Chargers football coaches Plymouth State Panthers football coaches Yale Bulldogs football coaches Westfield State Owls football coaches College men's lacrosse coaches in the United States High school football coaches in Massachusetts Junior college football coaches in the United States University of Connecticut alumni