Gill Arnette Byrd,[1] (born February 20, 1961 in San Francisco, California) is a former professional American football player. He was a two time Pro Bowl cornerback 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. He was an All-City running back and defensive back at Lowell High School (San Francisco), helping to lead the Cardinals to the city championship in his senior season of 1978.
[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. Byrd is now in his fifth season with the Chicago Bears, being hired on February 20, 2006. He's currently working as the Bears assistant defensive backs/safeties coach. In 2007, he served as the assistant defensive backs coach after holding the position of defensive quality control coach in his first year with the team. He was promoted to his current role on January 16, 2008.
[edit] Personal
His sons, Gill Byrd, Jr. and Jairus Byrd, played college football at New Mexico State University and the University of Oregon, respectively. Jairus was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 42nd pick in the 2009 NFL Draft as a cornerback, but has since been moved to the free safety position, at which he enjoyed a Pro Bowl season in 2009.
[edit] Trivia
Byrd wore #22 in high school and with the Chargers, and it proved to be a lucky number. San Diego chose him with the 22nd pick of the 1983 NFL Draft.
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American football player |
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February 20, 1961 |
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San Francisco, California |
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