Bellamy was spotted at the age of 15 by Burnley scout Jack Hixon while playing for the Consett Iron Company works team and was offered a trial at the club in 1958.
Working as Burnley's scout in the North East for many years, Hixon also recommended players to Southampton, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Newcastle United.
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His most notable protégé was Alan Shearer, with whom he remained close friends up until his death.
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