Mark Bailey (American football)

Mark Bailey
No. 39
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1954-12-13) December 13, 1954
Lynwood, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
CollegeLong Beach State
NFL draft1977: 4th round, 92nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played27
Rushing attempts149
Rushing yards564
Rushing average3.8
Rushing touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mark Jeffrey Bailey (born December 13, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Long Beach State 49ers.

Professional career

Bailey was selected 92nd overall in the 1977 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[1] He played two seasons, rushing for 564 yards on 149 carries.[2] In 1979, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the trade was voided as he refused to play for Philadelphia.[2]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum
1977 KAN 14 4 66 266 4.0 37 2 17 206 12.1 47 1 4
1978 KAN 13 5 83 298 3.6 17 0 5 13 2.6 15 0 0
Career 27 9 149 564 3.8 37 2 22 219 10.0 47 1 4

References

  1. ^ Emert, Rich (August 13, 1977). "Steelers unveil 2 more impressive rookies". Beaver County Times. Kansas City.
  2. ^ a b "Bailey says no". The Nevada Daily Mail. Kansas City. August 28, 1979. p. 6.