Bob Baird

Played For
Washington Senators (1962-1963)

The Murder of Robert A. Baird
On April 5, 1974, Baird was shot by a woman in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Apparently the two were having a quarrel when the woman grabbed an gun and shot Baird twice at close range. He lingered for a few days before dying on the 11th.

Born
Robert Allen Baird was born on January 16, 1940, in Knoxville, TN.

Died
April 11, 1974, Chattanooga, TN

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  WS2

Major League Debut
September 3, 1962

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