About Eddie Baily
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 85). Eddie Baily was a British association football player and association football coach.
International career On 2 July 1950, Baily won his first cap for England against Spain in the World Cup finals in Brazil. He went on to play in nine international games between 1950 and 1952, scoring five goals. He played against Spain, Yugoslavia, Northern Ireland (twice), Wales (twice), Austria (twice), and Switzerland.
Coaching career In October 1963 he returned to Tottenham Hotspur to become the assistant manager under Bill Nicholson, and remained with him until Nicholson departed in August 1974, Baily also quit White Hart Lane the following month. He was responsible for bringing, among others, future West Ham and England player, Alan Devonshire to Upton Park. Following 16 years of service, he had a testimonial match in 1993 between "Spurs" and Enfield on the day that Alan Sugar sacked Terry Venables as manager of "Spurs", and a large crowd turned up to protest against the sacking.
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1946–47 Second Division
1947–48 Second Division
1948–49 Second Division
1949–50 Second Division
1950–51 First Division
1951–52 First Division
1952–53 First Division
1953–54 First Division
1954–55 First Division
1955–56 First Division
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1955–56 Second Division
1956–57 Second Division
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1956–57 Second Division
1957–58 First Division
1958–59 First Division
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1958–59 Second Division
1959–60 Second Division
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International statistics
Honours Tottenham Hotspur Football League First Division: 1950–51 Football League Second Division: 1949–50
England British Home Championship: 1951–52 (shared), 1952–53
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Baily?
English footballer (1925-2010)
When was Eddie Baily born?
Eddie Baily was born on 6 August 1925 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Eddie Baily die?
Eddie Baily died on 13 October 2010 in Welwyn Garden City.
What was Eddie Baily's occupation?
Eddie Baily was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Eddie Baily?
Eddie Baily was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Baily. https://biography.guide/eddie-baily/
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