David Byrd to be Inducted into Capital Region Hall of Fame

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Former Syracuse cornerback David Byrd will be inducted into the Capital Region Football Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Saturday, July 30 at the Radisson Inn on Wolf Road in Albany. Byrd is one of 13 players in this year's 23-person induction class, which also includes the undefeated 1939 Whitehall football team.

The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and the induction ceremony. Those interested in attending should register online by July 20. Any questions regarding registration or the induction ceremony can be directed to Nick Fitzgerald (518-260-1231, fitzgerald1022@gmail.com).

A three-sport letterwinner at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, Byrd was a Blue Chip All-American, an All-Northeast Region selection by Tom Lemming and SuperPrep, and earned all-state honors in football. The Niskayuna, N.Y. native also received All-America honors in track after winning the 1995 National Scholastic Indoor 200-meter dash title and posting the nation's fastest 400-meter time as a senior.

At Syracuse, Byrd lettered in both sports. He played football for the Orange in 1996, 1998 and 1999, taking the 1997 season off to focus on track. He amassed 38 career tackles (31 solo), two sacks, and one interception in 25 games on the gridiron.

Following his collegiate career, Byrd made professional stops in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. He also spent time with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Byrd currently works as a personal trainer for Fitness Artist in the greater Albany area.

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