Royal Bailey
 Bailey pictured in Jambalaya 1953, Tulane yearbook | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 23, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 2006 (aged 76) Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S. |
Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benedictine Prep (Goochland, Virginia) |
| College | Tulane |
| NFL draft | 1953: 14th round, 165th overall pick |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1953 | Hamilton Tiger Cats |
| 1957 | Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen |
Coaching | |
| 1958 | Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen |
| Awards and highlights | |
Early Royall Bailey (September 23, 1929 – June 12, 2006) was an American professional football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1953. He previously played football at Tulane University from 1951 to 1952, earning a letter in the sport. He signed with the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen in 1957 after serving in the United States Air Force for 2 years. In 1958, he was named head coach of the Dutchmen following the departure of Harvey Johnson. He guided the team to the Ontario Rugby Football Union championship game, but lost decisively to the Sarnia Golden Bears. He was replaced for the 1959 season by Bob Jauron.
References
- ↑ Obituary, Benton County Daily Record, June 15, 2006
- ↑ "FB history". www.tulane.edu.
- ↑ K-W Dutchmen Sign Royal Bailey The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Apr 3, 1957; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. 18
- ↑ "Roy Bailey". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Tennessee Terror Stays an Esk". The Sunday Sun. February 1, 1958. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ↑ Taylor, Len (August 13, 1959). "Unknown Quantities in ORFU Season". The Windsor Daily Star. Retrieved February 3, 2025 – via Google Books.
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