Otha Bailey
| Otha Bailey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 30, 1931 Hunstville, Alabama, U. S. | |
| Died: September 17, 2013 (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama, U. S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1949 | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1959 | |
| Teams | |
Otha William Bill Bailey (June 30, 1931 – September 17, 2013) was an American Negro league baseball player. He was a catcher for many teams. He played for the Birmingham Black Barons, Chattanooga Choo-Choos, Cleveland Buckeyes, Houston Eagles, and the New Orleans Eagles from 1949 to 1959. Throughout his career, his nickname was "L'il Catch".[1]
Bailey was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and died in Birmingham, Alabama.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: Otha Bailey". nlbemuseum.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Obituary
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