Michael Bailey (Canadian football)
Michael Bailey (born October 11, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
| Born: | October 11, 1982 Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Not active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OL/DT |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 276 lb (125 kg) |
| University | Mount Allison Mounties |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006–2007 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| *Off-season or practice roster only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Enterprise employee off the year |
| Career stats | |
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Early years edit
In September 2002, he enrolled at Mount Allison University, studying English while playing for both the Mount Allison Mounties football and basketball teams. In 2003, he was named an Atlantic University Sport All-Star and named the Mounties most improved player, recording 36 tackles in 8 games. In 2005, he was selected to compete in the CIS football East West Bowl.[1]
Professional career edit
Bailey attended the 2006 CFL Evaluation Camp and, though he went undrafted in the 2006 CFL Draft, his performance was impressive[2][3][4] enough that he was signed by the Toronto Argonauts as a free agent on May 12, 2006,[5] and dressed in both pre-season games versus Hamilton as a backup offensive lineman, backup defensive tackle, and played on special teams. He was assigned to the practice roster at the beginning of the regular season, where he remained until he returned for his final season at Mount Allison on July 29.[1]
He re-signed with the Argonauts on January 3, 2007 but was released at the end of training camp on June 23, 2007.[1][6][7]
References edit
- ^ a b c . The Brampton News. January 3, 2007. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ . CFL.ca. March 26, 2006. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ . CFL.ca. March 23, 2006. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ Forde, Duane (April 16, 2006). "CFL Canadian Draft rankings". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ "Signed non-import OT Michael Bailey". Canadian Football League. May 12, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ . Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ "Argonauts trim roster". CFL.ca. June 23, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2009.