出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/15 21:49 UTC 版)
De Benneville "Bert" Bell (February 25, 1895 – October 11, 1959) was the National Football League commissioner from 1946 until his death. He was an assistant football coach at the University of Pennsylvania (1920–1929), and at Temple University (1931–1932). He was the co-founder and part owner of the Philadelphia Eagles (1933–1936), sole owner (1936–1940), and also head coach (1936–1940). While owner of the Eagles, Bell proposed the creation of a NFL draft in 1935 which led to its implementation in 1936. He was part-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers (1940–1946) and head coach for two games (1941). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.