Gordon John Edward "Tinkle" Bell (March 13, 1925 – November 3, 1980) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.
| Gordie Bell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
(1925-03-13)March 13, 1925 Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
November 3, 1980(1980-11-03) (aged 55) Belleville, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 1942–1959 | ||
In the 1945–46 season he made 8 appearances for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He would not play another NHL game for 10 more years when he suited up for the New York Rangers in 2 playoff games.
Bell played several seasons in the minor league American Hockey League. He began his pro career in 1942–3 with the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL. After a two-season absence from pro hockey, he split the 1944–5 season between Toronto and the Providence Reds. He died in Belleville, Ontario on November 3, 1980.[1]
His brother Joe Bell also played in the NHL.