Dean Bell

Dean Bell, also known by the nicknames of "Mean Dean", and "Deano", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer, and coach. A New Zealand international representative centre, he played his club football in England, Australia and New Zealand, but most notably with Wigan, with whom he won seven consecutive Challenge Cup Finals, a Lance Todd Trophy, and a Man of Steel Award. He later coached English club Leeds for two seasons. He is a member of the famous Bell rugby league family that includes George, Ian, Cameron, Glenn, Cathy Bell and Clayton Friend.

For the English cricketer, see Dean Bell (cricketer). For the American filmmaker, see A. Dean Bell.

Dean Bell
Personal information
Full nameDean Cameron Bell
Born (1962-04-29) 29 April 1962
New Zealand
Playing information
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
PositionWing, Centre, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
19?? Manukau
1982–83 Carlisle 23 11 0 0 33
1983–84 Leeds 22 5 0 0 20
1984–86 Easts (Sydney) 42 8 0 0 36
1986–94 Wigan 244+9 96 0 0 384
1995 Auckland Warriors 19 3 0 0 12
1996 Leeds Rhinos 1 1 0 0 4
Total 360 124 0 0 489
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
19?? Auckland
1982 Cumbria 1 0 0 0 0
1983–90 New Zealand Māori 8
1983–89 New Zealand 26 15 0 0 60
1987 South Island 1 0 0 0 0
1988 Rest of the World 1 0 0 0 0
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1996–97 Leeds Rhinos 44 19 1 24 43
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