Famous People with Name Byrd

Gill Arnette Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Gill Arnette Byrd: 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.

George Edward "Butch" Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Edward "Butch" Byrd: was a professional American football defensive back. He started his career playing college football at Boston University. He joined the Buffalo Bills in 1964 and immediately made an impact in the defensive backfield, with seven interceptions. Byrd was also a solid punt returner for his entire career

Debra Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Debra Byrd: is an American vocalist who has worked with Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan, appeared on Broadway, and serves as the head vocal coach for American Idol and Canadian Idol, also singing backup for the contestants.

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.: was a pioneering American polar explorer, aviator and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.On May 9, 1926, Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett attempted a flight over the North Pole in a Fokker F-VII Tri-motor called the Josephine Ford. This flight went from Spitsb

Winifred Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Winifred Byrd: was an American concert pianist and educator.Winifred Byrd made her New York debut on February 27, 1918 and went on to perform in Chicago, Boston, Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco.[3] Impresario Aaron Richmond presented Byrd in Boston in 1925, billing her as "America's Pianist."