Hall of Fame
Robert Bell
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 1972
Bell was a Mississippi State trailblazer. The standout defensive lineman was one of the first Black student-athletes in MSU football history, along with Frank Dowsing, Jr.
Bell was an outstanding teammate and made an immediate impact at MSU with his leadership, courage, and work ethic. He helped guide State to its first winning season in seven years in 1970. An inspirational leader, standout starter and fan favorite, Bell would often have his name shouted by the Bulldog faithful with chants of, "Give 'em hell, Robert Bell."
Prior to MSU, Bell was an honor student, team captain, and All-Big Eight selection at Meridian High School. He went on to earn three letters for the Bulldogs from 1970-72 and graduated in 1973 with a degree in business administration.
Bell passed away in 2022. However, his legacy continues to live on at MSU.
Bell was an outstanding teammate and made an immediate impact at MSU with his leadership, courage, and work ethic. He helped guide State to its first winning season in seven years in 1970. An inspirational leader, standout starter and fan favorite, Bell would often have his name shouted by the Bulldog faithful with chants of, "Give 'em hell, Robert Bell."
Prior to MSU, Bell was an honor student, team captain, and All-Big Eight selection at Meridian High School. He went on to earn three letters for the Bulldogs from 1970-72 and graduated in 1973 with a degree in business administration.
Bell passed away in 2022. However, his legacy continues to live on at MSU.
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