Gill Byrd

Gill Byrd

Infobox NFL player


Name=Gill Byrd
Caption=
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1961|2|20
Birthplace= San Francisco, California
DateOfDeath=
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Height_ft=5
Height_in=11
Weight_lbs=194
Position=CB / S
College=San Jose State
DraftedYear=1983
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 22
PFR=ByrdGi00
DatabaseFootball=BYRDGIL01
NFL =
ESPN =
SportsIllustrated =
years=1983-1992
teams=San Diego Chargers
ProBowls=2
Records=San Diego Chargers all-time interception leader with 42
CollegeHOF=
HOF=

Gill Arnette Byrd (born February 20, 1961 in San Francisco, California) is a former professional American football player. He is a two time Pro Bowl defensive back in 1991 and 1992 for the San Diego Chargers after graduating from San Jose State University. He was inducted into the Chargers' Hall of Fame in 1998.

Coaching career

Byrd began his coaching career in 2003 as a volunteer with the St. Louis Rams. He was promoted to assistant secondary coach in 2005. He was hired on February 20, 2006 by the Chicago Bears as the defensive quality control coach. [ [http://www.chicagobears.com/team/coach.asp?coach_id=17 Chicago Bears] ] .

Personal

His sons, Gill Byrd, Jr. and Jairus Byrd, play football at New Mexico State University and the University of Oregon, respectively.

References


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