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Former Bolton Wanderers defender Eric Bell has passed away at the age of 82.
The wing-half made 118 appearances for the Trotters between 1949 and 1958, while he famously netted during the 1953 FA Cup final against Blackpool.
The Manchester-born defender was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and battled the illness during his final years.
He died at a care home on Sunday.
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