Monk Bailey

After going undrafted in 1960, Bailey signed with the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League in April 1960.^[3] He was released on July 12, 1960.^[5] In May 1961, it was reported that Bailey would be finishing his degree in recreation at the University of Utah and hoping to return to pro football.^[6]

On August 22, 1962, Bailey signed with the Central Florida Broncos as a defensive halfback.^[7] He played for the Broncos during the 1962 season.^[8]

Bailey signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on January 16, 1963.^[9] He was released on August 27, 1963, and then signed to the team's taxi squad, where he spent the entire 1963 season.^[9] He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Cardinals on March 23, 1964.^[9] Bailey played in 12 games for the Cardinals in 1964 as a defensive back.^[10] He appeared in 11 games, starting four, in 1965 as a safety.^[10] He was released on August 31, 1966.^[9]

Bailey played in two games for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1966 and was listed as a halfback.^[1] He rushed 15 times for 43 yards and caught one pass for 43 yards that year.^[1]

Bailey played for the Bridgeport Jets of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) in 1968 as a cornerback/safety.^[1] He then played for the Jersey Jays of the Continental Football League in 1969, and the Long Island Bulls of the ACFL from 1969 to 1970.^[1]

Bailey joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1966.^[2] He also spent time as a high school and college football assistant coach, including stints at Weber State, Dixie State and Southern Virginia.^[2]

Bailey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2015.^[2] He died at his home in Queen Creek, Arizona on June 18, 2015.^[10]