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Redhounds in professional football

2 former Redhounds played in the NFL or AFL; 2 more were drafted or reached a training camp. Only Corbin High School alumni are listed; being born in Corbin is not enough.

NFL and AFL

Played on Sundays

Played in the NFL/AFL Rodger Bird Running back, 1958 to 1961 · Kentucky Oakland Raiders (AFL), 1966 to 1968

Defensive back and punt returner. Part of Oakland's 1967 AFL championship team and played in Super Bowl II against Green Bay. His professional career was in the AFL before the merger.

Played in the NFL/AFL Steve Bird Receiver and return specialist, 1970s · Eastern Kentucky St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, 1983 to 1984

Selected by St. Louis in the fifth round of the 1983 NFL Draft, 130th overall. Recorded regular-season appearances with both St. Louis and San Diego, and later had additional NFL camp stints.

Career reference

Drafted and camps

Got the call

Drafted Tommy Adkins Center and linebacker, 1950s · Kentucky Baltimore Colts (NFL draft); Toronto Argonauts (CFL), 1954

Selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 17th round of the 1954 NFL Draft, 197th overall. Signed with the Toronto Argonauts instead and played professional football in Canada. Did not play an NFL regular-season game.

Drafted Calvin Bird Running back, 1953 to 1956 · Kentucky Cleveland Browns (NFL draft), San Diego Chargers (AFL draft), New York Jets (camp), 1961 to 1963

Drafted by Cleveland in the 17th round of the 1961 NFL Draft, 237th overall, and by San Diego in the AFL draft. Joined the Jets for the 1963 preseason and was released before the regular season. Did not play an NFL or AFL regular-season game.