Johnny Bailey (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back, return specialist | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 17, 1967 Houston, Texas |
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| Died: | August 20, 2010 (aged 43) Houston, Texas |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Yates (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M-Kingsville | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1990 / Round: 9 / Pick: 228 | ||||||||||
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Johnny Lee Bailey (born March 17, 1967 – died August 20, 2010) was an amazing American football player. He played as a running back, which is a player who runs with the ball. He was part of the Yates High School football team in Houston, Texas, when they won the state championship in 1985.
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Johnny Bailey's Football Journey
Johnny Bailey was chosen in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. This happened after he played college football at Texas A&I University, which is now called Texas A&M-Kingsville.
College Football Star
While playing for Texas A&I, Johnny Bailey made history. He was the first, and so far the only, player to win the Harlon Hill Trophy three times! This award is given to the best player in NCAA Division II college football. Winning it once is a huge deal, but three times shows how truly talented he was.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Johnny played for the Chicago Bears for two years. Then, he moved on to play for the Arizona Cardinals for another two years. He also played for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. During his time in the NFL, he played in 81 games and scored nine touchdowns. He was known for his speed and skill on the field.
Remembering Johnny Bailey
Johnny Bailey passed away on August 20, 2010. He is buried in Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas. He is remembered as a great football player and a record-breaker in college football.
