Clarence Bailey

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Clarence Bailey
No. 38
Position:Running Back
Personal information
Born:(1963-03-07)March 7, 1963
Milford, Delaware
Died:May 29, 2006(2006-05-29) (aged 43)
Milford, Delaware
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Milford (DE)
College:Wesley, Hampton
Undrafted:1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Clarence J. Bailey (March 7, 1963 - May 29, 2006) was an American football running back who played one season for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.

Early life[]

He was born on March 7, 1963 in Milford, Delaware and attended Milford High School. He played one season of football in high school and had 1411 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.[1] He was named first team all-conference and first team all-state.

College career[]

He went to college at Wesley College, playing there from 1982 to 1983. He went to Hampton from 1984 to 1986, leading the team in punt returns as a junior and as a senior.[2]

Professional career[]

1987 Season[]

Bailey was signed by the Toronto Argonauts in 1987. He was released at roster cuts.

He also played shortly for the Chesapeake Bay Neptunes, a semi-professional team.[1]

He was also signed by the Miami Dolphins during training camp. He was released on August 18.[2] He was later signed as a replacement player.[2] In his first game he had 10 rushes for 55 yards.[3] After his first game he did not have any more statistics. He played three games.

Later life[]

He had eight children.[4] He died on May 29, 2006 at the age of 43.[5] In 2008 he was inducted into the Milford Football Hall of Fame.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "MHS Football Hall of Fame announces inaugural class - News..." www.milfordbeacon.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "NEW DOLPHINS TODAY'S EXPECTED STARTERS: - Sun..." www.sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "Clarence Bailey Career Gamelog". www.pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "Clarence J. Bailey (1963-2006) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "Clarence J. Bailey (1963-2006) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.

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