Defensive Tackle
No. 76
Kansas
"Bailey was acquired on the eve of the draft from Baltimore in exchange for the Jets' 4th round pick.
'He's only 27 and just reaching his physical maturity now,' remarks Charley Winner. 'He fits into our defensive scheme.' Bailey started seven games for Baltimore in 1974 and had a sack and a fumble recovery. He's termed 'the best tackle I've ever coached except for Carl Barzilauskas' by defensive coordinator Dick Voris. Bailey has the flexibility to also be a defensive end.
Bailey has played in 56 consecutive games in the NFL and started every game in 1972 and 1973 for Baltimore with 10 sacks, 141 tackles and a blocked punt, a blocked field goal and a blocked point after touchdown during that span. Originally a second round choice of Baltimore in 1970, Jim had a knee injury which kayoed him late in his rookie year.
Jim was a three-sport high school star in football, track and wrestling. His hometown is Lawrence, Kansas."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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