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Carl Birdsong

b. 1959

American football player

American football player Pharmacist
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About Carl Birdsong

Born 1959. Carl Birdsong is an American american football player and pharmacist.

George Carlisle Birdsong (born January 1, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a punter for the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1985.

Birdsong attended Crockett Junior High School in Amarillo, Texas. Birdsong graduated from Amarillo High School and then attended West Texas State University before transferring to, and graduating from, Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Birdsong made the Pro Bowl in 1983, but for an elite punter his professional career was short – by 1986, Birdsong was out of the NFL.

Personal life Married to Shylan Birdsong, Carl Birdsong is the father of Shylana and Orry Birdsong.

He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State with honors from its School of Pharmacy. Upon completing his college degree he became a pharmacist with Maxor National Pharmacy Services Corporation in Amarillo, and currently serves as the company's President and Chief Compliance Officer.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Kaufman
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player, pharmacist
Nationality
United States
Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Amarillo High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carl Birdsong?

American football player

When was Carl Birdsong born?

Carl Birdsong was born in 1959 in Kaufman.

What is Carl Birdsong's occupation?

Carl Birdsong is an american football player and pharmacist.

What nationality is Carl Birdsong?

Carl Birdsong is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Birdsong

· Wikidata: Q5039907

· DBpedia: Carl Birdsong

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