Harry Baird

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Harry Baird (17 August 1913 in Belfast1973) was a Northern Irish professional footballer.

Baird's career started at Linfield F.C., however in January 1937, he signed for Manchester United F.C. He was with United for just over a year, before moving on to Huddersfield Town F.C. in September 1938. His career was interrupted by the war, however, in June 1946 he transferred to Ipswich Town F.C. He retired five years later in 1951 having made 234 appearances, and scoring seven times for Town. He was capped by Northern Ireland during his career.

He is sometimes confused for the actor Harry Baird who appeared in the science fiction series UFO