Although born in
Devon, Bird came to prominence playing in Wales for local side Llandrindod Wells, from where he joined
Cardiff City in 1929, scoring on his home debut in a 5–1 win over
Bury on the final day of the 1929–30 season. Unable to oust
Walter Robbins from the side, he later moved to Bury, but failed to make their league side and joined
Torquay United in 1932 as a replacement for
Harry Waller. He later had spells with
Derby County and
Sheffield United before finishing his league career with
Southend United. ==After football==