Bill Bell

Former football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.

What is Bill Bell known for?

Bill Bell, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on December 9, 1947, was an American gridiron football placekicker known for his noteworthy career in the National Football League (NFL). Bell attended high school at Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia before moving on to play college football for the Kansas Jayhawks at the University of Kansas.

In a unique feat, Bell wore the jersey number 100 in 1969 while playing for the Kansas Jayhawks, as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of college football. He is one of only two players known to have worn a number higher than 99 in an officially sanctioned football game.

In 1970, Bell was drafted in the 17th round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons and went on to play two seasons (1971-1972) with them. He also played three games with the New England Patriots in 1973.

After retiring from professional football, Bell made a career shift to administration and served as the Director of Buildings and Grounds in Douglas County, Kansas, a position he held since 1988, until his death on June 25, 2022, at the age of 74.

For more information on Bell's career and life, you can visit his profile on NFL.com and Pro-Football-Reference.com. Detailed statistics from his college football days can be found on Sports-Reference.com.