Byron Bailey
Byron Ledare "By" Bailey (October 12, 1930 – January 18, 1998) born to Rollin Edward and Cora Helen (Bruner). Bailey, was a professional American and Canadian football player, primarily as a fullback and defensive back with the Canadian Football League BC Lions. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Bailey is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame, and the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. Bailey's #38 jersey is one of eight numbers retired by the B.C. Lions. In 2006, Bailey was voted to the Honour Roll of the CFL's top 50 players of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.
| Date of birth | October 12, 1930 |
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| Place of birth | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Date of death | January 18, 1998 (aged 67) |
| Place of death | Winfield, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back Defensive back Linebacker |
| College | Washington State University |
| NFL draft | 1952 / Round: 25 / Pick 298 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1952 | Detroit Lions (NFL) |
| 1953 | Green Bay Packers (NFL) |
| 1954–1964 | BC Lions (CFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | 1964 - Grey Cup champion |
| Retired #s | BC Lions #38 |
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Bailey scored the first touchdown in the history of the B.C. Lions' franchise, on August 28, 1954, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.