Otha Bailey Explained

Otha Bailey
Position:Catcher
Birth Date:30 June 1931
Birth Place:Hunstville, Alabama, U. S.
Death Place:Birmingham, Alabama, U. S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro leagues
Debutyear:1949
Finalyear:1959
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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 "Little Catch".

Bailey was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and died in Birmingham, Alabama.[1]

Notes and References

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