Joseph F. "Bells" Colone[1] (January 23, 1924 – July 1, 2009) was an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks.

At 6 feet 5 inches tall and 210 pounds,[1] Joe played the forward position.

Colone mentored rising basketball star Dave Budd, who later went on to play at Wake Forest University and then, coincidentally, the New York Knicks.

Budd's career lasted five seasons and he was also responsible in sharing the duty of guarding Wilt Chamberlain during his 100-point game.

[3] Joe "Bells" Colone died at age 83 on July 1, 2009, after many years of fighting various illnesses.