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Philadelphia Bell
First Season
1974
Team History
Philadelphia Bell (1974-75)
Conference/Division
World Football League (1974-75)
  • Eastern Division (1974-75)
Venue
Franklin Field (1975)
John F. Kennedy Stadium (1974)
Key People
Players • Head Coaches • Executives


The Philadelphia Bell was a franchise in the World Football League, which operated in 1974 and a portion of a season in 1975. The Bell played their home games in 1974 at JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia and Franklin Field in 1975. The team ceased operations when the league folded.

Publications

Programs by season

1970s

Date Opponent Venue
1974
July 10 vs. Portland Storm John F. Kennedy Stadium
July 17 at Houston Texans Astrodome
August 7 vs. Memphis Southmen John F. Kennedy Stadium
August 21 vs. Southern California Sun John F. Kennedy Stadium
August 28 vs. Detroit Wheels John F. Kennedy Stadium
September 2 at New York Stars Downing Stadium
October 23 at Southern California Sun Anaheim Stadium
October 30 vs. Chicago Fire John F. Kennedy Stadium
November 21 at Florida Blazers Orlando Stadium
1975
July 19 vs. Southern California Sun Franklin Field
August 9 at Birmingham Vulcans Legion Field
August 29 at Southern California Sun Anaheim Stadium
September 20 at Jacksonville Express Gator Bowl
October 18 vs. Charlotte Hornets Franklin Field
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World Football League
1974 Teams Birmingham Americans • New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Fire • Detroit Wheels • Florida Blazers • The Hawaiians • Jacksonville Sharks • Memphis Southmen • Philadelphia Bell • Portland Storm • Houston Texans / Shreveport Steamer • Southern California Sun
1975 Teams Birmingham Vulcans • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Winds • The Hawaiians • Jacksonville Express • Memphis Southmen • Philadelphia Bell • Portland Thunder • San Antonio Wings • Shreveport Steamer • Southern California Sun
Venues Alamo Stadium • Aloha Stadium • American Legion Memorial Stadium • Anaheim Stadium • Astrodome • Civic Stadium • Downing Stadium • Franklin Field • Gator Bowl • Independence Stadium • Legion Field • Memphis Memorial Stadium • Rynearson Stadium • Soldier Field
Related Gary Davidson • 1974 WFL season • 1975 WFL season