Otha Bailey

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 "L'il Catch".^[1]

Otha Bailey
Catcher
Born: (1931-06-30)June 30, 1931 Hunstville, Alabama, U. S.
Died: September 17, 2013(2013-09-17) (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama, U. S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
1949
Last appearance
1959
Teams
Birmingham Black Barons Chattanooga Choo-Choos Cleveland Buckeyes Houston Eagles New Orleans Eagles

Bailey was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and died in Birmingham, Alabama.^[2]