Gill Byrd

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Gill Byrd
Date of birth: February 20, 1961 (1961-02-20) (age 47)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States San Francisco, California
Career information
Position(s): CB / S
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 194 lb (88 kg)
College: San Jose State
NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick 22
Organizations
 As player:
1983-1992 San Diego Chargers
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls: 2
Records: San Diego Chargers all-time interception leader with 42
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

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.

[edit] 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.[1].


[edit] Personal

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

[edit] References

  1. ^ Chicago Bears
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