Otha William Bill Bailey (born 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 "Little Catch".
Otha Bailey | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Hunstville, Alabama, U. S. | June 30, 1931|
Died: September 17, 2013 Birmingham, Alabama, U. S. | (aged 82)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro leagues debut | |
1949 | |
Last appearance | |
1959 | |
Teams | |
He was born in Huntsville, Alabama and died in Birmingham, Alabama.[1]
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