Royal Bailey
 Bailey pictured in Jambalaya 1953, Tulane yearbook | |
| Born: | September 23, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 12, 2006 (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 a Canadian football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger Cats.[1] 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.[2] He signed with the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen in 1957 after serving in the United States Air Force for 2 years.[3][4] In 1958, he was named head coach of the Dutchmen following the departure of Harvey Johnson.[5] 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.[6]
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.