After winning the state championship, Bailey told reporters, "Now, I'm his boy.". More: Doyel: Damon Bailey's son Brayton thrives in dad's shadow. Ive spent a lot of time telling him to take a shot, his coach at Bedford North Lawrence, Matt Seifers, is saying by phone from Bedford. I cant get Damon out of the building after every game, Seifers says. Just to see what it was like, he says. Theyre bigger, stronger, faster. First Name Damon. With such talented teammates around him, Bailey largely served as a role player, averaging 11.3 points per game his first three years. They were there, quiet as ever, saying nothing to nobody. Not even two years ago, when I met Wendell Bailey. He says no, hes here for another of his children, Loren, performing at halftime with the Bulldog Dance Squad. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. In a game on December 4, 1993 in the IndianaKentucky rivalry, UK was ranked number one in the nation, but Indiana upset the Wildcats. They look like farmers. Was he a combination of Jack Armstrong, Superman, King Kong, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird? The greatest overall compatibility with Libra is Aries and Sagittarius. When a child asked Knight a question about former Hoosiers player Damon Bailey, Knight seemed disoriented and did not respond, the Star reported. [5] His team's tournament run ended to two-time defending champion Marion in the semifinals. At 51 years old, Damon Bailey height not available right now. He mistakenly said that former player Landon Turner, who was paralyzed in a car accident, had passed away. Wendell Bailey was pronounced deceased at the scene. Bedford North Lawrence junior Brayton Bailey shoots during the 16th annual IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Boys Showcase at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Monday, July 9, 2018. Brayton Bailey doesnt play that game. Certainly not in a basketball arena. First Name Damon #23. The accident is still under investigation. I think thats whats important, that you have strong people in your life that are there to keep everything in perspective., Which is what Damon does for his kids. Phone: (317) 696-2874, Paul Conrad - Illinois, Evansville, Southwestern Indiana HBW Sales Representative. How come? Bookmark this page and come back often for updates. After taking in the game, Knight remarked to his assistant coaches that "Damon Bailey is better than any guard we have right now. 51 Year Old Basketball Player #8. 51 Year Olds. He calls Brayton over, says quietly: Why dont you finish those shots?, Brayton just looks at him, Seifers says, walks back on the court and scores the next nine points and we end up winning.. Cai was traveling behind the motorcycle and was unable to avoid the collision Waltermire. All-Hoosiers Hills Conference as a freshman at Bedford North Lawrence, and again as a sophomore. The coach said he was as good as any guard on his current team. Bailey told Sports Illustrated, "The greatest thrill in winning was proving to people that we could. Indiana basketball great Damon Bailey watches Monday as his son, Brayton Bailey, a Bedford North Lawrence junior, compete in the 16th annual IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Boys Showcase at Ben Davis. He was selected to the All-CBA First Team in 1998, while ranking third in the league with 7.3 assists per game, and to the Second Team in 1999. In front of us, Brayton is driving and finishing on the left side, using the rim to ward off 6-5 David Ejah of Fort Wayne Carroll. He was 16, but played with the 17-year-olds. In his senior season, 199394, with many of the team's previous stars having graduated, Bailey served as the team's leader. When hes not rising to pose graciously for pictures, Damon is sitting with his wife, Stacey, and their two daughters, Alexa and Loren. Nevertheless, Indiana's athletic offices got more requests for paraphernalia and autographs for Bailey than any of the team's other stars, including Cheaney. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. Bailey's performance in the upset earned him a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which has since become an iconic image among Indiana fans. Waltermires vehicle crossed the center line and was struck by a 2012 Hyundai Elantra driven by Hana Cai. I was just challenging myself really.. They raised a kid who became a national name at 14, when John Feinsteins IU basketball book A Season on the Brink was released with passages about the eighth-grade phenom down the road, a kid Bob Knight said was better than any guard on his current roster, a kid named Damon Bailey. We're one of the biggest in the state. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Smaller schools like Indiana Wesleyan are on him hardest, but Valparaiso is watching. Think how hard it might be to be Damon Baileys son. And that older couple to his right? Feel free to contact anyone of our team members for any questions or requests you may have! There was the time in Virginia when . July 12, 2018 9:27 am ET. Four courts at Ben Davis High, a game on each one. Bailey was the assistant coach of the BNL Lady Stars basketball team for four seasons, including the 20122013 Indiana high school state basketball championship winning team. Bailey played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) with the Fort Wayne Fury. Teams from these three seasons spent all but two of the 53 poll weeks in the top 10, and 38 of them in the top 5. Randy has been a strong advocate of business in the Bedford community, working on local bank and hospital boards, and maintaining strong relationships with local government and commerce chambers. Brayton Bailey, a junior at Bedford North Lawrence and son of Indiana basketball star Damon Bailey, talks about his love for the game. Damon Bailey rose to fame by being one of the greatest basketball legends in Indiana history. %link% Was he a combination of Jack Armstrong, Superman, King Kong, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird? (Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar). Of course she can. Bailey's 43-year-old wife, who was not named, called 911 to say that her husband had shot her inside their home. Certainly not in a basketball arena. When he got to Indiana in 1990, Bailey immediately moved into the starting lineup and helped lead the Hoosiers to two Big Ten titles and a trip to the Final Four. His shoulders are not as broad, his chest not as thick, but hes just 17. After leading Bedford North Lawrence high school to a championship, and the Indiana Hoosiers to a Final Four appearance, Damon set out to join his friend, and business mentor, Randy, in creating HBW. They captured two Big Ten crowns in 199091 and 199293, and during the 199192 season reached the Final Four. Because what always struck me about Damon Bailey, more than his basketball legend much more than that, and this guy is the No. A good question, in 1994, but lets move ahead to 2018. Shaquille O'Neal. His court vision and knowledge of the game are just unmatched. I was just challenging myself really.. During the investigation, it was found that a 2005 Nissan Altima driven by Jacob Waltermire, was attempting to pass a tractor-trailer and noticed an oncoming motorcycle. The father of Indiana basketball legend Damon Bailey was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon and his mother was seriously injured, authorities said. In front of us, Brayton is driving and finishing on the left side, using the rim to ward off 6-5 David Ejah of Fort Wayne Carroll. Four courts at Ben Davis High, a game on each one. Knight, who started recruiting Bailey in eighth grade and famously called himbetter than any guard we have right now,introduced him at IUs Senior Day like this: Think for a second how hard it might be to be an 18-year-old kid named Damon Bailey, Knight said. Damons smiling, and pointing at his parents. This page is updated often with new details about Damon Bailey. That would be news, so I find Damon in the crowd and ask. Due to the national and statewide popularity of Feinstein's book, Bailey's legend took off. 0:00. Fame is no more overstated than legend. Google Damon on the national Web-based Wikipedia and see what name comes up first ahead of Damon Wayans the TV actor, ahead of Johnny Damon the baseball player, ahead of Damon and Pythias of literary legend. Those two, he says, pointing past me, at his parents Im sitting between Damon and Beverly and now hes telling me a story. Authorities say 44-year-old Damon Bailey "believed an intruder was inside his home just before he fired the weapon, which struck his wife." The 43-year-old woman was flown to a hospital in. 22. As of 2022, Damon Bailey's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. I don't mean potentially better, I mean better today." On November 1, 2003 he retired from professional basketball. This is a place where players are unfamiliar with their teammates, where some are trying to get theirs. Well, he said hello. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers, but never played in an NBA game. Throughout the day, we'll take a look back at iconic figures one per school from Big Ten's basketball past. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. Everyone in the family played the game, starting with Wendell himself, a star at old Heltonville High, before it and other Lawrence County schools were consolidated into one: Bedford North Lawrence. He averaged 13.2 points during his Indiana career, finishing sixth on the schools career scoring list. Damon smiles for the photo like the honor is his. That ship has sailed, Good Morning, Illini Nation: New 2024 offer out. Ever since they were born, theyve had those expectations, Damon is saying of his three kids, all of whom played basketball. The Seventies saw many women's rights, gay rights, and environmental movements. Scores of the best underclassmen in Indiana are playing Monday in the 16th annual IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Showcase, and Im asking someone at the ticket table for help. All-Hoosiers Hills Conference as a freshman at Bedford North Lawrence, and again as a sophomore. The Bailey's, of. We have estimated As a senior Bailey led his team to the 1990 Indiana state championship. His father, Wendell Bailey, was killed and his mother, Beverly, was seriously injured. During the 199293 season, the 31-4 Hoosiers finished the season at the top of the AP Poll, but were defeated by Kansas in the Elite Eight. He mistakenly said that former player Landon. He retired in 2003 and later returned to Bedford North Lawrence for a short stint as head basketball coach. One was in Indianapolis a few years ago. It has always been this way, father and son bonding on the basketball court, starting when Damon was too young to play in his dad's pickup games. Damon Bailey was 13 at the time. He was sitting in the second row, trying not to be noticed. We will update Damon Bailey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. He calls Brayton over, says quietly: Why dont you finish those shots?, Brayton just looks at him, Seifers says, walks back on the court and scores the next nine points and we end up winning.. Four years into his NBA career he was averaging a career triple-double. He averaged 28.4 points per game over his four years. He is a member of famous Player with the age 51 years old group. He still lives and works in Bedford and has spent a lot of time coaching and helping his three kids during their athletic careers. Phone: (812) 277-5244, Dan Ryle - Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Central/Northwest Indiana HBW Sales Representative. Wendell Bailey was pronounced dead. Damon Bailey (born October 21, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. A last-second shot, Im the one that wants to take it.. Back to his seat, he's surrounded by his daughters, Alexa and Loren, and wife Stacey. You dont tell kids that much anymore. Was he a combination of Jack Armstrong, Superman, King Kong, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird? Hes physical, and more than that hes fearless, which is why were talking about football in the past tense. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. We dont know any different. For every person that thinks youre great, theres going to be 10 people that think youre not very good. When Damon played pro basketball for the Fort Wayne Fury, his dad was there. I want Brayton to be the best player he can be, whatever that is. Shannon Baxter - Resource Services (JanSan Supplies) General Manager, Kenny Fish - Resource Services (JanSan Supplies) Sales Manager, Jim Pearcy - Lubrication Specialist, Bulk Fluid Sales. Before a crowd of more than 41,000 people at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis the most people to ever attend a high school basketball game Bailey scored 30 points, including his team's final 11, in a 6360 come-from-behind win. Damon Bailey is a Libra and his 52nd birthday is in, The 51-year-old American was born in the Generation X and the Year of the Pig. Im challenged every day with something, because Im Damons son.. Because his father was that good, that famous. 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