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Gus Bailey

1951 – 1988

American basketball player

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Lived 1951 – 1988 (aged 37). Gus Bailey was an American basketball player.

Augustus "Gus" Bailey (February 18, 1951 – November 28, 1988) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for UTEP. Bailey played for the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Jazz, and Washington Bullets in the NBA.

Born in Gibson, North Carolina, Bailey played collegiately for the University of Texas at El Paso.

He was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round (23rd pick overall) of the 1974 NBA draft and by the San Diego Conquistadors in the second round of the 1974 ABA Draft.

He played for the Rockets (1974–1976), New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) and Washington Bullets (1979–1980) in the NBA for 147 games.

Death Bailey was found dead in his New Orleans apartment on November 28, 1988, with multiple stab wounds. According to police, he had gotten into a heated argument with a woman, Tammy Schexnayder, who lived with him. During the argument, she reportedly stabbed him in the chest. She was later charged with his murder. He was a sales representative with Kentwood Spring Water Inc. at the time of his death.

Career statistics

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Texas at El Paso
Awards
Western Athletic Conference
Also known as
Augustus Bailey, Augustus "Gus" Bailey

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gus Bailey's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gus Bailey?

American basketball player (1951–1988)

When was Gus Bailey born?

Gus Bailey was born on 18 February 1951 in Gibson.

When did Gus Bailey die?

Gus Bailey died on 28 November 1988 in New Orleans.

What was Gus Bailey's occupation?

Gus Bailey was a basketball player.

What nationality was Gus Bailey?

Gus Bailey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gus Bailey

· Wikidata: Q3779875

· DBpedia: Gus Bailey

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