Bailey played for the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Jazz, and Washington Bullets in the NBA.

Born in Gibson, North Carolina, Bailey played collegiately for the University of Texas at El Paso.

[1] He played for the Rockets (1974–1976), New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) and Washington Bullets (1979–1980) in the NBA for 147 games.

Bailey was found dead in his New Orleans apartment on November 28, 1988, with multiple stab wounds.

[3] This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1950s is a stub.