Rick Bell


Richard Thomas Bell is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings. Born in St. [Cloud, Minnesota], he attended Rocori High School, about south-west of the city, and College of [Saint Benedict and Saint John's University|Saint John's University] in nearby Collegeville Township, [Stearns County, Minnesota|Collegeville Township]. He went undrafted in the NFL and signed for the Vikings during the 1983 [Minnesota Vikings season|1983 season]; he played 14 games, but his only statistical contribution was a 14-yard kickoff return in a 13–2 loss to the Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions] in Week 14.