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. 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.