About Keith Hird
Lived 1939 – 1967 (aged 27–28). Keith Hird was a British association football player.
death_place = Newcastle upon Tyne, England height = position = Goalkeeper
Robert Keith Bryan Hird (25 November 1939 – September 1967), known as Keith Hird, was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Sunderland and Darlington. He also played non-league football for Annfield Plain.
Hird was born in Annfield Plain, County Durham, and played for his hometown club before joining Sunderland in 1957. He left the club in 1963, played 17 Fourth Division matches in his only season with Darlington, His death was ruled a suicide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Keith Hird?
English footballer (1939-1967)
When was Keith Hird born?
Keith Hird was born on 25 November 1939 in Annfield Plain.
When did Keith Hird die?
Keith Hird died in 1967 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was Keith Hird's occupation?
Keith Hird was an association football player.
What nationality was Keith Hird?
Keith Hird was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keith Hird. https://biography.guide/keith-hird/
MLA: "Keith Hird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/keith-hird/.
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