Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Gus Bailey:
- Full Name: Augustus Bailey
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born February 18, 1951 – Died November 28, 1988 (Lived to 37 years old)
- Hometown: Gibson, North Carolina, USA
- Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
- Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 ft 6 in
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: #44, #20, #35
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: Laurinburg Institute, Laurinburg, North Carolina
- College: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
- NBA Draft: Selected 23rd overall (2nd round) in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets
- Teams Played For:
- Houston Rockets (1974–1976)
- New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979)
- Played briefly for the Washington Bullets (1979)
- Also played internationally and in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA)
- Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
- Kids: Information on children is not widely available.
- Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely available.
Gus Bailey was known for his athleticism and defensive skills during his time in the NBA. Though his NBA career was relatively short, he played for multiple teams, including stints overseas and in the CBA. Unfortunately, Bailey passed away at a young age.