We’re remembering the King of the Kippax with a host of content across our digital estate and here, we paint a picture of his iconic City career via archive pictures and words from family, friends, colleagues and teammates.
We feature Malcolm Allison, the man who spotted Bell as well as the man who Big Mal persuaded to sign the young starlet from Bury, Joe Mercer.
We hear from Bell’s wife, Marie, and son, Jon as well as his colleagues Mike Summerbee and Francis Lee.
There’s also the thoughts of former chairman Peter Swales, England teammate Sir Geoff Hurst, historian Dr Gary James and supporter Kevin Parker.
It’s a rewind back to a remarkable career that spanned 501 appearance and 153 goals for City during 13 trophy-laden seasons with the Blues.
Watch the video above to remember the majesty of Colin Bell.
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