About Don Bird
Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 78–79). Don Bird was a British association football player.
Donald William Carlton Bird (5 January 1908 – 1987) was an English professional footballer who played at outside left. Born in Newton Abbot, he made over 100 appearances in the Football League.
Career Although born in Devon, Bird came to prominence playing in Wales for local side Llandrindod Wells, from where he joined Cardiff City in 1929, scoring on his home debut in a 5–1 win over Bury on the final day of the 1929–30 season. Unable to oust Walter Robbins from the side, he later moved to Bury, but failed to make their league side and joined Torquay United in 1932 as a replacement for Harry Waller.
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Who was Don Bird?
English footballer (1908-1987)
When was Don Bird born?
Don Bird was born on 5 January 1908 in Newton Abbot.
When did Don Bird die?
Don Bird died in 1987.
What was Don Bird's occupation?
Don Bird was an association football player.
What nationality was Don Bird?
Don Bird was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Bird. https://biography.guide/don-bird/
MLA: "Don Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-bird/.
Chicago: "Don Bird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-bird/.
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