Jim Baird (American football)
American college football player (1874–1938)
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James Andrew Baird (October 4, 1874 – March 2, 1938) was an American college football player.
PositionTackle
BornOctober 4, 1874
Mason, Texas, U.S.
Mason, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 1938
Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
CollegeNorth Carolina (1894–1895)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 4, 1874 Mason, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1938 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1894–1895) |
| Awards and highlights | |
University of North Carolina
Baird was a prominent tackle for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team of the University of North Carolina.[1][2][3] He was from Asheville, North Carolina.[4][5] He was considered a great tackler.[6] In 1895, Baird was selected All-Southern.[7] The team's quarterback was Joel Whitaker.
Petersburg
Baird died in Petersburg, Virginia.[8] He was connected with the Richmond to Petersburg street car system,[6] president of the Petersburg to Hopewell and City Point railway.[8]
