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Otha Bailey
Catcher
Born: (1931-06-30)June 30, 1931 Hunstville, Alabama, U. S.
Died: September 17, 2013(2013-09-17) (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama, U. S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
Negro leagues debut
1949
Last appearance
1959
Teams
Birmingham Black Barons Chattanooga Choo-Choos Cleveland Buckeyes Houston Eagles New Orleans Eagles

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".

Bailey was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and died in Birmingham, Alabama.

References

1. "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: Otha Bailey". nlbemuseum.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
2. Obituary

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