RIP Rodger Bird

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The best of the Bird brothers from Corbin. Played running back, receiver, punt returner and defensive back. First team all American his senior year. Played in early to mid sixties

 

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He was a stand up guy. Condolences

 

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5-16-2020.

Rodger Bird, UK Athletics Hall of Famer, Has Died

All-America halfback was member of legendary UK Athletics family

ukathletics.com

 

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Catfan in Tn. said:

5-16-2020.

Rodger Bird, UK Athletics Hall of Famer, Has Died

All-America halfback was member of legendary UK Athletics family

ukathletics.com

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Well that was a stupid post. I saw it on a FB feed, actually checked the UK news and confirmed the May16 date but didn’t a damn bit to the year. Just stupid!

 

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He was a great player for UK. He deserves to be remembered again.

 

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mhs1964 said:

The best of the Bird brothers from Corbin. Played running back, receiver, punt returner and defensive back. First team all American his senior year. Played in early to mid sixties

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Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

 

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Curious Steve

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Kats meow said:

Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

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Great response but showing your age.

 

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Godnight sweet prince

 

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Barney is like a fart that won’t disapate. We still have 45 days with this bum on our payroll

 

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His brother was a trend setter in kentucky with his jump shot . Many young kentuckians imitated his jump shot rip