Red Bird

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Given name: James Edward Bird
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 170 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: Apr 25, 1890 in Stephenville, TX
Died: Mar 23, 1972 in Murfreesboro, AR (81 years old)
Debut: Sep 17, 1921

James Edward "Red" Bird (April 25, 1890 – March 23, 1972) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched for the Washington Senators in one game.

Bird was reportedly discovered by Senators owner Clark Griffith pitching in the Texas League for the Shreveport Gassers. He pitched in his only Major League game on September 17, 1921, against the Cleveland Indians at Griffith Stadium. He entered the game in relief of Frank Woodward and allowed three earned runs over five innings pitched.