Induction: Graduation: Sport:

2017 1969 Football

Bailey was an All-Conference football player in 1968 and was invited to play in the Shrine Bowl later that year. Upon graduation from Reynolds he attended North Carolina Central University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Recreation.He later earned his master’s degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

He began his professional career as a graduate assistant at is alma mater N.C. Central. He then went from North Forsyth High School to Winston Salem State University, where he was an assistant under legendary head coach William “Bill” Hayes.

After leaving the college ranks, Bailey began his career in the NFL, first as an area scout for the NFL scouting combine. He transitioned to the front office of several NFL teams following his time at the combine. 

Bailey says he has been involved with sports nearly his entire life. He credits his time at Reynolds with setting him on a path that he could never imagine that has now ended with him being a part of their Hall of Fame.