Carl Bailey (born April 23, 1958) is an American former basketball. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. During his sophomore season, he averaged 18.2 points and 13.3 rebounds per game and led NCAA Division II in field goal percent.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1958 Birmingham, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | P.D. Jackson-Olin (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| College | Tuskegee (1976–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980: 3rd round, 66th overall pick |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1980–1983 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | Alberta Dusters |
| 1982 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1982 | Las Vegas Silvers |
| 1982 | Wisconsin Flyers |
| 1982–1983 | Billings Volcanos |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 3rd round (66th overall pick) of the 1980 NBA draft[3] but was waived before the start of the season. He spent the 1980–1981 season with the Alberta Dusters before signing again with the Sonics in June 1981. He appeared in four preseason games for the Sonics but was waived again before the start of the regular season.[4]
In March 1982, Bailey signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.[5] He appeared in one game for the Blazers with them, scoring two points in seven minutes of action.
References edit
- ^ Roy Thomas (14 December 1979). "People expect lot of 7-footers". The Montgomery Advertiser. p. 27. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Hordges, Bailey get tourney bids". The Montgomery Advertiser. 23 March 1980. p. 27. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ John Reimer (11 June 1980). "'Val,' 'Rah Rah' also selected". The Montgomery Advertiser. p. 21. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Carl Bailey is waived". Standard-Speaker. 28 October 1981. p. 17. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Reid English (28 March 1982). "Rockets will make NBA playoffs; Blazers won't". Statesman Journal. p. 2M. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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