Bell, Bert, 1894-1959

President Harry S. Truman (left) holding a season pass to the games of the Washington Redskins football team. The pass was presented to President Truman by Bert Bell (center), President of the National Professional Football League and George Marshall (left), owner of the Washington Redskins. Same as photo 77-3532 and 59-1333.

President Harry S. Truman (left) holding a season pass to the games of the Washington Redskins football team. The pass was presented to President Truman by Bert Bell (center), President of the National Professional Football League and George Marshall (left), owner of the Washington Redskins. Same as photo 77-3532 and 59-1373.

President Harry S. Truman (left) today receives from Bert Bell (center), National Football League Commissioner, a season pass to the League's 1948 games. George Marshall (right), president of the Washington team in the professional circuit, beams his approval. They are in the Oval Office. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (left) in the Oval Office, receiving his annual pass to National Football League games from Bert Bell, Commissioner of the National Football League (center), and George P. Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins.

President Harry S. Truman (left) receiving his annual pass to National Football League games from Bert Bell, Commissioner of the National Football League (center), and George P. Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins.

President Harry S. Truman (left) receiving his annual pass to National Football League games from Bert Bell, Commissioner of the National Football League (center), and George Marshall (right), owner of the Washington Redskins.

President Harry S. Truman (left) at his desk in the Oval Office, receiving his annual pass to National Football League games from Bert Bell, Commissioner of the National Football League (center), and George Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins.