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Todd Anthony Bell (November 28, 1958 - March 16, 2005) was a Pro Bowl safety for the Chicago Bears during the early 1980s.

College

After graduating from Middletown High School, in Middletown, Ohio as a very highly recruited and standout ball player, Todd went on to play for the Ohio State University as a four-year starter at defensive back, including a famous, game-winning touchdown his junior year against rival Michigan on November 17, 1979 in a 18-15 victory. Bell was selected in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.

NFL career

He played with the team from 1981 to 1984, earning a Pro Bowl nomination in his fourth year. Bell was known on the team for his hits on opposing team players, and for his off-the-field reputation as a prankster. Bell sat out the entire 1985 season due to a contract dispute with the team - and missed being part of one of the most dominating Super Bowl teams of all time. His replacement, Dave Duerson, also went on to be selected for the Pro Bowl that year.

Bell returned in 1986, but a hamstring injury and the contract dispute still lingered over his tenure with the Bears, and he signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in the off-season in 1988. He played two years with the Eagles before he broke his leg in a 31-13 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football on October 2, 1989, which prematurely ended his career.

Death

On March 16, 2005, Bell suffered a fatal heart attack while driving his car in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He was 47. His wife Daphne now speaks to people on learning how to detect if they are at risk of having a heart attack.

Facts and Triva

He was a Sunday School teacher after his retirment but never mentioned to his students that he was a former football player. His students referred to him as "Mr. Todd". He was a down to Earth person. He was also featured on the Tecmo Bowl video game.

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