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# Bill Byrd

Basketball Player

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Bill Byrd is a basketball player, best known for *Sweet success*.

## Quick Facts About Bill Byrd

Profession Basketball Player

Notable works Sweet success

## About Bill Byrd

William Byrd was an American professional baseball pitcher and outfielder in the Negro leagues. Born in Canton, Georgia, he was named in eight All-Star games for six seasons. Byrd also saw action with the Criollos de Caguas and Cangrejeros de Santurce clubs of the Puerto Rico Winter League, where he was considered one of the best hurlers. He died at age 83 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

##  Quotes by Bill Byrd

> [True leaders are the first to admit that they don't know everything and that they need help.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bill-byrd/true-leaders-are-the-first-to-admit-that-they-don-t-know-everything/)

Bill Byrd

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> [And it falls to a true leader to see to it that his or her people have an inspiring vision to pursue.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bill-byrd/and-it-falls-to-a-true-leader-to-see-to-it-that-his-or-her-people/)

Bill Byrd

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> [If a leader's actions don't back up his or her words, those who are trying to follow will first grow confused.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bill-byrd/if-a-leader-s-actions-don-t-back-up-his-or-her-words-those-who-are/)

Bill Byrd

[Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/)

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