About Jerry Bird
Lived 1935 – 2017 (aged 82). Jerry Bird was an American basketball player.
Jerry Lee Bird (February 3, 1934 – July 16, 2017) was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played 11 NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958–59).
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York114.1.3751.0001.1.42.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerry Bird?
American basketball player (1935-2017)
When was Jerry Bird born?
Jerry Bird was born on 2 February 1935 in Corbin.
When did Jerry Bird die?
Jerry Bird died on 16 July 2017 in Corbin.
What was Jerry Bird's occupation?
Jerry Bird was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jerry Bird?
Jerry Bird was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Bird. https://biography.guide/jerry-bird/
MLA: "Jerry Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-bird/.
Chicago: "Jerry Bird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jerry-bird/.
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