Charles Bell Inducted into Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame.

One of the more gifted players to come out of Beaver High School was Charlie Bell.  A versatile and talented athlete, he was especially strong in football and track & Field.

The 1964 graduate began earning nationwide attention as early as his junior high years.  That is because as a member of three undefeated Beaver Junior High School football teams, Charlie was recognized by Sports Illustrated, Jet Magazine and the Baltimore Courier for one particular play.  Following a Beaver touchdown, the strong-legged youngster kicked off with the ball traveling all the way out of the stadium,  It was estimated the kick went over 100 yards, which drew national press.

Charlie continued to rack up headlines in his high school days.  He helped Beaver set a consecutive game wining streak that was one of the longest in the state with his all around play as the star running back and defensive back in addition to his kicking duties.  In his junior year, he was regarded with the All-Conference honors playing offense and defense.  His senior year saw those honors being repeated.  So good was his senior year, Charlie was named All-State and played in the Big 33 All-Star Game.  He also received UPI All-American mention.

In track and field, his athletic talents produced a couple of school records.  In the broad jump, no known as the long jump, he went 21 feet 3 inches, which was one of the top marks in the state.  The versatile Charlie also was a phenom in the 100 yard low hurdles, setting a school mark of 13.1 seconds in that event.

After graduation, Charlie did not attend college right away, but his athletic prowess got him tryouts with both the New York Giants and the New York Jets.  The Giants liked him as a place-kicker, while the Jets were impressed with his all-around play.  He eventually was sent by the Jets to play with their minor league affiliate at Bridgeport, CT, where he played wide receiver and cornerback.  Charlie played the one year and decided to resume his education and concentrate on hi family.  He and his wife Harriet moved to Greensboro, NC and eventually had five Children: Wendy, Charlie JR., Troy, Tracy and Wanda.

Charlie eventually got a degree from Greensboro College in 1993, majoring in Sociology and Psychology.  he later received his Masters in Human Resource Counseling at North Carolina A&T.  He also attended the University of Southern California of Professional Studies to pursue a Jurist Doctorate Degree.

He has been active in the Greensboro community, being on the City Council and helping youth learn the game of football as a Pop Warner Coach.

Football
“The Great Team”: 26 - 1
25 Consecutive games won
Season:  8 - 1
 

Basketball
Overall:  11 - 11
Section 8:  8 - 8

Baseball
Exhibition 4 - 2
League Games 3 - 6 - 1

Track
Dual Meet: 3 - 2 - 0
Triangular Meet: 1st Place
Midland Invitational: 1st Place, 5th Straight Year

Tennis 
Exhibition 0 - 0 -1
League 9 - 0 - 0
W.P.I.A.L. Playoffs Quarter Finals 10 -3 Semi Finals 5-0 Finals 5-0
W.P.I.A.L. Championships Quarter Finals 10 -3 Semi Finals 10-6 Finals 6-2, 6-1
P.I.A.A. Championships 1st Round Won 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Quarter- Finals Won 6-1, 6-4
Semi-Finals Lost 3-6, 6-3, 3-6

 

 Golf
Won 8, Lost 2 WPIAL Section Title Champs

Varsity Cheerleaders
“Keeping the Spirit Alive” – Outstanding Job Well Done!
 

Bobcat
“Our greatest Fan”
Thanks Dave!