 Bailey pictured inJambalaya 1953, Tulane yearbook | |
| Born: | (1929-09-23)September 23, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 12, 2006(2006-06-12) (aged 76) Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | HB |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Tulane |
| High school | Benedictine Prep (Goochland, Virginia) |
| NFL draft | 1953, round: 14, pick: 165 |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1958 | Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen |
| As player | |
| 1953 | Hamilton Tiger Cats |
| 1957 | Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early Royall Bailey (September 23, 1929 – June 12, 2006) was aCanadian football player who played for theHamilton Tiger Cats.[1] He won theGrey Cup with them in 1953. He previously played football atTulane University from 1951 to 1952, earning a letter in the sport.[2] He signed with theKitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen in 1957 after serving in theUnited States Air Force for 2 years.[3][4] In 1958, he was named head coach of the Dutchmen following the departure ofHarvey Johnson.[5] He guided the team to theOntario Rugby Football Union championship game, but lost decisively to the Sarnia Golden Bears. He was replaced for the 1959 season byBob Jauron.[6]
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