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James Randall Bailey (born June 9, 1948) is a former defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). As a member of the Baltimore Colts, Bailey and his team won Super Bowl V.

On September 7, 1976, the 28-year old reserve defensive lineman, who had previously been in camp with the Cleveland Browns, was signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons.^[1] Ironically, it would be former Colts starting left defensive end Roy Hilton who was cut to make room for Bailey on the Falcons' roster.^[1]

After ending his American football career, Bailey worked in gas and real estate in their business departments.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b Al Thomy, "Hilton Waived, Bailey Signed," Atlanta Constitution, Sept. 8, 1976, p. 1-D.
^ Klingaman, Mike (November 17, 2017). "Catching up with ... former Colts defensive tackle Jim Bailey". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

[Thomy-1] Al Thomy, "Hilton Waived, Bailey Signed," Atlanta Constitution, Sept. 8, 1976, p. 1-D.

[2] Klingaman, Mike (November 17, 2017). "Catching up with ... former Colts defensive tackle Jim Bailey". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

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Baltimore Colts Super Bowl V champions
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Head coach: Don McCafferty
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