Jim Laird
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: September 10, 1897
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 194 lbs
First Team: BUF (1920)
Last Team: SI (1931)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jim Laird - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 10, 1897Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Buffalo All-Americans (BUF) - 1920
- Rochester Jeffersons (ROC) - 1921
- Canadiens (CAN) - 1922
- Providence Steam Roller (PRO) - 1925
- Syracuse (SI) - 1931
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- One of the early players in the NFL, contributing to the league's formative years.
- Played in a time when the NFL was still developing its rules and structure.
- Demonstrated versatility and endurance by playing for multiple teams over his career.
- Known for his toughness and commitment to the game during an era with less protection for players.
Legacy
Jim Laird is remembered as a part of NFL history during its infancy. While specific statistics from his playing days may not be as well-documented as modern players, his contributions to the teams he played for have helped shape the league into what it is today. His journey through five different teams illustrates the mobile nature of early professional football careers.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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