Richard Ellen Byrd (born March 20, 1962) is a former professional

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in the

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(NFL), who played five seasons for the

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(1985–1989).

Playing career

Richard Byrd played football for Jim Hill High School. Byrd then played collegiately for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team. He then spent five years in the NFL on the Houston Oilers.

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