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Dennis Bell
Personal information
Born (1951-06-02) June 2, 1951 (age 73)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality American
High school Wyoming (Wyoming, Ohio)
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College
  • Gulf Coast State (1969–1971)
  • Drake (1971–1973)
NBA Draft 1973 / Round: 5 / Pick: 83rd overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career 1973–1978
Career history
1973 New York Knicks
1973–1974 Allentown Jets
1974–1975 New York Knicks
1975–1977 Allentown Jets
1978 Carolina Lightning
Career highlights and awards
  • EBA champion (1976)
  • EBA Rookie of the Year (1974)

Dennis R. Bell (born June 2, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he played collegiately for Drake University. He was selected by the New York Knicks in the 5th round (83rd pick overall) of the 1973 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks (1973–76) in the NBA for 63 games.

Bell is the president of Recreational Debut, a non-profit housing organization he started in 1984. It is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan where it has assists low and moderate income families purchase homes. Recreational Debut has assisted families in Florida, Michigan, Arizona and Ohio. Recreational Debut is also helps high school student athletes obtain athletic scholarships to colleges around the United States. Bell received his BA from Drake University and his MBA from Grand Valley State.

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