About Bill Baird
Born 1939. Bill Baird is an American american football player.
Bill Baird (born March 1, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the New York Jets of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the San Francisco State Gators, playing as a defensive back, halfback and kick returner. He played for the Jets from 1963 to 1969. He, Jim Hudson, Randy Beverly, and Johnny Sample completely shut down the Baltimore Colts' passing game in Super Bowl III, helping the Jets defeat what until that time had been touted as the greatest team in professional football history.
He later served as defensive backs coach for the New York Jets from 1981 to 1984.
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Who is Bill Baird?
American football player
When was Bill Baird born?
Bill Baird was born on 1 March 1939 in Lindsay.
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Bill Baird is an american football player.
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Bill Baird is American.
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· DBpedia: Bill Baird (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Baird. https://biography.guide/bill-baird/
MLA: "Bill Baird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-baird/.
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