Jim Baird (Australian footballer)
James George Baird (9 November 1920 – 4 November 2003) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League. He also appeared in 10 first-class matches for the Victoria cricket team, he took 42 wickets at 24.83 with a best of 7/108. He played one season with Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, alongside former Carlton teammate Harry Caspar, winning the goal kicking. In 1946 he ran third in the Stalwell Gift.
| Jim Baird | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James George Baird | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 4 November 2003 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Sandringham, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Princes Hill | ||
| Debut |
Round 1,1941, Carlton vs. Melbourne, at Princes Park, Carlton | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941–1951 | Carlton | 130 (85) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
External links
- Jim Baird's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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