Augustus "Gus" Bailey (February 18, 1951 – November 28, 1988) was an American

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player. He played college basketball for

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. Bailey played for the

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, New Orleans Jazz, and

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in the

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. Born in

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, Bailey played collegiately for the

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. He was selected by the

in the 2nd round (23rd pick overall) of the

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and by the

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in the second round of the

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. He played for the Rockets (1974–1976), New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) and

(1979–1980) in the

for 147 games.

Death

Bailey was found dead in his New Orleans apartment on November 28, 1988, with multiple stab wounds. According to police, he had gotten into a heated argument with a woman, Tammy Schexnayder, who lived with him. During the argument, she reportedly stabbed him in the chest. She was later charged with his murder. He was a sales representative with Kentwood Spring Water Inc. at the time of his death.

Career statistics

NBA

Source

Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

External links

* 1951 births 1988 deaths 1988 murders in the United States 20th-century American sportsmen American men's basketball players Basketball players from North Carolina Deaths by stabbing in the United States Houston Rockets draft picks Houston Rockets players New Orleans Jazz players People from Scotland County, North Carolina People murdered in Louisiana San Diego Conquistadors draft picks Shooting guards Small forwards UTEP Miners men's basketball players Washington Bullets players {{1950s-US-basketball-bio-stub