About Jim Bailey
Born 1948. Jim Bailey is an American american football player.
James Randall Bailey (born June 9, 1948) is an American former gridiron football player. After attending the University of Kansas, he played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive lineman during the 1970s.
Career Bailey spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Baltimore Colts; he and his team won Super Bowl V in January 1971.
Bailey spent the 1975 season with the New York Jets. On September 7, 1976, the 28-year old Bailey, who had previously been in camp with the Cleveland Browns, was signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons. Former Colts starting left defensive end Roy Hilton was cut to make room for Bailey on the Falcons' roster.
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Who is Jim Bailey?
American football player
When was Jim Bailey born?
Jim Bailey was born on 9 June 1948 in Kansas City.
What is Jim Bailey's occupation?
Jim Bailey is an american football player.
What nationality is Jim Bailey?
Jim Bailey is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Bailey (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Bailey. https://biography.guide/jim-bailey-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Bailey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-bailey-american-football-player/.
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