Byron Bailey
| Born: | October 12, 1930 NFL) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | Green Bay Packers (NFL) |
| 1954–1964 | BC Lions (CFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | 1964 - Grey Cup champion |
| Retired #s | BC Lions #38 |
| Career stats | |
Byron Ledare "By" Bailey (October 12, 1930 – January 18, 1998) born to Rollin Edward and Cora Helen (Bruner). Bailey, was a professional
Bailey scored the first touchdown in the history of the B.C. Lions' franchise, on August 28, 1954, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
College career
Bailey's family moved from
Professional career
National Football League
Bailey was drafted by the
CFL BC Lions
Unhappy with his playing time in Green Bay, Bailey, recruited by CFL legend and the first head coach of the B.C. Lions Annis Stukus, joined the Lions for their inaugural, 1954 season. Bailey scored the first touchdown in B.C. Lions' history on August 28, 1954, during an 8-6 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Bailey also scored the first, winning touchdown in B.C. Lions' history on September 18, 1954, during a 9-4 victory over the Calgary Stampeders.
Bailey was the Lions' leading rusher and offensive captain from 1955 to
Bailey began his career as a fullback in the Lions' double fullback offensive backfield. In 1962, when the Lions dropped the double fullback position, Bailey played outside linebacker and cornerback. He wore #88 as an offensive player and #38 when on defense.[7]
Bailey retired following the B.C. Lions first
Post football life and death
Following his retirement from the B.C. Lions in 1964, Bailey worked as an executive with the Crown Zellerbach paper company.[8] His wife of 36 years, Diana, died in 1986. After remarrying in 1989, Bailey moved north of Kelowna, British Columbia near where the Lions would hold their spring training camps.
Bailey died of cancer at age 67 on January 18, 1998, at his home in Winfield, British Columbia.[8] His funeral was held in Vancouver.
References
- ^ "B.C. Lions Retired Numbers". BCLions.com. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^ a b "TSN Top 50 Honour Roll". TSN.ca. 2006-11-28. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
- ^ a b "2005 WSU Men's Football Media Guide - WSU Cougar Lettermen: #5 Byron Bailey" (PDF). Washington State University. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^ "2005 WSU Men's Football Media Guide - WSU Hall of Fame" (PDF). Washington State University. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^ a b c "BC Sports Hall of Fame - By Bailey". BC Sports Hall of Fame.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b c "Canadian Football Hall of Fame: By Bailey". Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum. 1975. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^ Corben, Len (2006-08-02). "Rings of Glory". Vancouver Courier. Archived from the original on 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^ a b "Byron Bailey's Obituary". Vancouver Sun. 1998-01-28. Retrieved 2006-09-05.