About John Bird
Born 1940. John Bird is a British association football player.
John Bird (born 21 November 1940) is a Welsh former professional footballer. A full back, he joined Newport County in 1957. He went on to make 277 appearances for Newport, scoring 4 goals. In 1967, he joined Swansea Town.
Bird subsequently played with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and was player-manager at Pontyclun.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Bird?
Welsh footballer (born 1940)
When was John Bird born?
John Bird was born on 21 November 1940 in Cardiff.
What is John Bird's occupation?
John Bird is an association football player.
What nationality is John Bird?
John Bird is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bird (footballer, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bird. https://biography.guide/john-bird-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bird-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Bird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-bird-association-football-player/.
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