About Jim Baird
Lived 1874 – 1938 (aged 63). Jim Baird was an American american football player and railway executive.
James Andrew Baird (October 4, 1874 – March 2, 1938) was an American college football player.
University of North Carolina Baird was a prominent tackle for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team of the University of North Carolina. He was from Asheville, North Carolina. He was considered a great tackler. In 1895, Baird was selected All-Southern. The team's quarterback was Joel Whitaker.
Petersburg Baird died in Petersburg, Virginia. He was connected with the Richmond to Petersburg street car system, president of the Petersburg to Hopewell and City Point railway.
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Who was Jim Baird?
American college football player (1874–1938)
When was Jim Baird born?
Jim Baird was born on 4 October 1874 in Mason.
When did Jim Baird die?
Jim Baird died on 2 March 1938 in Petersburg.
What was Jim Baird's occupation?
Jim Baird was an american football player and railway executive.
What nationality was Jim Baird?
Jim Baird was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Baird (American football)
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