John Bell (field hockey)

John Bell is a former field hockey player who represented Ireland. He is best known for his participation in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, where he was a member of the Irish field hockey team that won the silver medal. The team competed as part of Great Britain, as Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom. Bell played as a forward in the tournament. Details about his personal life, career beyond the Olympics, and specific contributions to the sport are scarce, but his place in Irish sporting history is secured by the Olympic silver medal.