George Bird

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Given name: George Raymond Bird
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Centerfield
Hght/Wght: 5'9" / 150 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jun 23, 1850 in Stillman Valley, IL
Died: Nov 9, 1940 in Rockford, IL (90 years old)
Debut: May 6, 1871

George Raymond Bird (June 23, 1850 – November 9, 1940) was an American Major League Baseball center fielder in the 19th century. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association in 1871. He was a native of Stillman Valley, Illinois.

In 25 games as the Forest Citys starting center fielder, Bird batted .264 (28-for-106) with two doubles, five triples, 13 RBI, and 19 runs scored.

At the time of his death he was the last living player from the 1871 season.