About Frank Baird
Lived 1912 – 2007 (aged 94). Frank Baird was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Frank Atwood Baird (April 10, 1912 – March 20, 2007) was an American basketball player. An early professional in the National Basketball League, he was also an All-American college player at Butler University. Baird played both baseball and basketball at Butler. He then played several years for the Indianapolis Kautskys, averaging 5.1 points per game for his career.
Following his playing career, Baird coached basketball at Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. He also officiated college football from 1940 through 1974, including some Tangerine Bowl and Grantland Rice Bowl games. He has been named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, the Indiana Football Hall of Fame, the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and the Butler Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Baird?
American basketball player (1912-2007)
When was Frank Baird born?
Frank Baird was born on 10 April 1912 in Toledo.
When did Frank Baird die?
Frank Baird died on 20 March 2007 in Goshen.
What was Frank Baird's occupation?
Frank Baird was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Frank Baird?
Frank Baird was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Baird. https://biography.guide/frank-baird/
MLA: "Frank Baird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-baird/.
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