About Red Bird
Lived 1890 – 1972 (aged 81). Red Bird was an American baseball player.
James Edward "Red" Bird (April 25, 1890 – March 23, 1972) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched for the Washington Senators in one game.
Bird was reportedly discovered by Senators owner Clark Griffith pitching in the Texas League for the Shreveport Gassers. He pitched in his only Major League game on September 17, 1921, against the Cleveland Indians at Griffith Stadium. He entered the game in relief of Frank Woodward and allowed three earned runs over five innings pitched.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Bird?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1890–1972)
When was Red Bird born?
Red Bird was born on 25 April 1890 in Stephenville.
When did Red Bird die?
Red Bird died on 23 March 1972 in Murfreesboro.
What was Red Bird's occupation?
Red Bird was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red Bird?
Red Bird was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Red Bird (baseball)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Bird. https://biography.guide/red-bird/
MLA: "Red Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-bird/.
Chicago: "Red Bird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-bird/.
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