King Bailey
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Linwood Clifton Bailey
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 21, 1895
- Final Game September 21, 1895
- Born November 22, 1869 in Tunstall's Station, VA USA
- Died November 19, 1917 in Macon, GA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
King Bailey won the only major league game that he pitched, September 21, 1895, for the Cincinnati Reds and player-manager Buck Ewing. King is on the list of players who pitched a complete game in their first major league appearance. He was later a Southern Association umpire then coached at the University of the South (34-22 from 1905-1907) and Mercer College.
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