Chiefs Blake Bell's bloodline Chiefs connection. - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 06:22 PM

How did I never know that Blake Bell is the nephew of Mike Bell, our #2 overall pick in the first round of the 1979 draft. Mike played for us until 1991, other than taking a year off in 1986 for, you know, the incident.

And Blake is the son of Mike's twin Mark, so he's basically got the same DNA as Mike if Mike had pulled the ol' switcheroo on Mark's wife. Mark played for the Seahawks and Colts from 1979 through 1994, and was out of the league when the, ummm, incident occurred.

Did you all know this? If so, why didn't you tell me?

Source: (No need to click if you trust me.) https://www.wfxg.com/story/48364404/...-biggest-stage

Edit: Part 6 is "wouldn't lie", not "wouldn't like". It was a typographical error.

Zebedee DuBois · 04-17-2023, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan63

Arthur and Bryce Brown perhaps?

That's them. They were very talented. I saw several of their games as my kids were in HS at the same time. Bryce ran so many 70-80 yard TDs. Once he was through the line no one was catching him - and he could carry 2 or 3 tacklers another 8 yards. Arthur was fast too, I saw him run from the middle of the defensive line around the end and behind the O-line to sack the QB.

But, already in HS, Bryce especially had people whispering in his ear about how great he was and ruined his potential. I think the parents kind of farmed out the boys representation to some would-be promoter and it did not go great. Bryce ended up bouncing around a couple colleges and fizzled in the end.

big nasty kcnut · 04-17-2023, 01:10 PM

I met mike bell in houston watching the chiefs play the oliers. Very good dude. Also **** Todd Blackledge didn't want to give me a autograph. But paul palmer gave me one!

ChiefsFan63 · 04-17-2023, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebedee DuBois

That's them. They were very talented. I saw several of their games as my kids were in HS at the same time. Bryce ran so many 70-80 yard TDs. Once he was through the line no one was catching him - and he could carry 2 or 3 tacklers another 8 yards. Arthur was fast too, I saw him run from the middle of the defensive line around the end and behind the O-line to sack the QB.

But, already in HS, Bryce especially had people whispering in his ear about how great he was and ruined his potential. I think the parents kind of farmed out the boys representation to some would-be promoter and it did not go great. Bryce ended up bouncing around a couple colleges and fizzled in the end.

They were both stud athletes. You are right in everything you said about Bryce. He had people in his ear early and often. He had special talent but not the drive and work ethic to be great. It was a shame to see that talent go unrealized.

**Rain Man** · 04-17-2023, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan63

They were both stud athletes. You are right in everything you said about Bryce. He had people in his ear early and often. He had special talent but not the drive and work ethic to be great. It was a shame to see that talent go unrealized.

I always wonder what guys do post-football when they weren't huge stars in the NFL. It seems like Bryce has his head on straight now.

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/n...ow-bryce-brown

**TimeForWasp** · 04-17-2023, 09:52 PM

This doesn’t ring a bell.

ChiefsFan63 · 04-18-2023, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I always wonder what guys do post-football when they weren't huge stars in the NFL. It seems like Bryce has his head on straight now.

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/n...ow-bryce-brown

Thanks for that article. It is good to see he is doing well in life after football.

View Poll Results: Multi-part poll. Choose your answers carefully.
**** Part 1. Did you know that Blake Bell was related to Mike Bell?	1	2.13%
Of course I knew. It's common knowledge.	14	29.79%
This is the first time I've heard about it.	32	68.09%
**** Part 2. Would you have told Rain Man if you knew that he was in the dark about Blake/Mike?	1	2.13%
Yes. Rain Man deserves to know.	28	59.57%
No. It's best to learn these things on his own.	12	25.53%
**** Part 3. Do you know about "the incident"?	2	4.26%
Yes, and I'll say no more about it. The past is the past.	11	23.40%
No, and now I'll have to google it.	28	59.57%
**** Part 4. If you were a twin, would you and your brother pull the ol' switcheroo on his wife occasionally?	1	2.13%
Yes, it's what brothers do. We help each other.	12	25.53%
No. I can't imagine that my hypothetical twin brother could please her well enough to be confused with me.	28	59.57%
**** Part 5. Do you know who Mike Bell is?	1	2.13%
Of course. He invented the telephone and played defensive end.	30	63.83%
No. My culture does not maintain a written or oral history of our people.	10	21.28%
**** Part 6. Did you click the link to check the source?	1	2.13%
Yes. Never trust anyone, even if they have 100,000+ posts.	8	17.02%
No. Rain Man wouldn't like about something important like this.	30	63.83%
**** Bonus question. Do you wish offseason threads were better?	2	4.26%
Yes. I am an old person.	22	46.81%
No. I have an inquiring mind and enjoy scintillating discussions of arcane topics.	19	40.43%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2023, 06:09 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-662449 VARSITY	Blake Bell's bloodline Chiefs connection. How did I never know that Blake Bell is the nephew of Mike Bell, our #2 overall pick in the first round of the 1979 draft. Mike played for us until 1991, other than taking a year off in 1986 for, you know, the incident. And Blake is the son of Mike's twin Mark, so he's basically got the same DNA as Mike if Mike had pulled the ol' switcheroo on Mark's wife. Mark played for the Seahawks and Colts from 1979 through 1994, and was out of the league when the, ummm, incident occurred. Did you all know this? If so, why didn't you tell me? Source: (No need to click if you trust me.) https://www.wfxg.com/story/48364404/...-biggest-stage Edit: Part 6 is "wouldn't lie", not "wouldn't like". It was a typographical error. Last edited by Rain Man; 04-16-2023 at 06:22 PM..
Posts: 145,489

04-17-2023, 01:10 PM	#17
big nasty kcnut The pizza king of kansas Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in the u.s.a. Casino cash: $-2209100	I met mike bell in houston watching the chiefs play the oliers. Very good dude. Also ** Todd Blackledge didn't want to give me a autograph. But paul palmer gave me one! __________________ When it's grim, be the grim reaper and go get it. Adopt a chiefs Travis Kelce. You woke up the wrong mother**er!
Posts: 19,413

04-17-2023, 09:52 PM	#20
TimeForWasp Sprinkle in some Mahomes Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Butte Montana Casino cash: $7658507	This doesn’t ring a bell. __________________ Posted via Slingshot using Rocks eBay sniper
Posts: 8,271